The US Army Basic Instructor Course (ABIC) is a five module course as outlined below:

• Module 1: Course Introduction
  • Explain the goals of the ABIC Course and the role of instructor in the Contemporary Operating Environment (COE)
  • Explain course goal, map, and requirements
  • Explain role of the instructor
• Module 2: ATED Overview
  • Define the Army Training and Education Development (ATED) Process
  • Identify features of ATED
  • Identify key requirements in each phase of ATED
• Module 3: Prepare to Deliver Instruction
  • Prepare to deliver instruction
  • Identify effective communication skills
  • Identify question types and questioning techniques
  • Review lesson materials
  • Identify activities that prepare learning environment
• Module 4: Evaluate Instruction
  • Describe methods for evaluating instruction
  • Describe the informal After-Action Review (AAR)
  • Identify requirements for conducting a formal assessment
  • Identify factors to consider before making recommendations for a lesson revision
• Module 5: Deliver Instruction
  • Deliver instruction
  • Communicate class rules and procedures
  • Establish credibility
  • Manage media effectively
  • Deliver instruction using the Conference method of instruction
  • Deliver instruction using the Demonstration/PE method of instruction
  • Deliver instruction combining the Conference method of instruction and the Demonstration/PE method of instruction

Reference

US Army Basic Instructor Course (ABIC) Student Guide