Staff & Faculty Core Curriculum
Small Group Instructor Training Course (SGITC)
1. COURSE DESCRIPTION:
The SGITC is a five-day (40-hour) training program designed to support the Total Army School
System (TASS) total force training mission. The SGITC provides a standardized training support package
for training small group instruction (SGI) and is conducted using the concept of “learning by doing.”
The SGITC is designed to teach instructors how to prepare and facilitate a small group to achieve a
training objective, to build teams, and effectively apply experiential learning concepts when using
SGI. The course presents definitions, terminology, and instructional methods used in SGI. The course
also provides insight into how adults learn and develop as individuals and group members with a common
goal. The SGITC presents exercises and conferences designed to have students experience, first hand,
how groups react and interact in a variety of situations and SGI methodologies through conventional
classroom settings or via video teletraining networks (TNET).
Specific topics include: Roles, Responsibilities, and Definitions; Group Development; Experiential
Learning Cycle; Interventions; Leaderless Discussions; The Conference; Role Playing; and Committee
Problem Solving.
2. TARGET POPULATION:
SGITC is designed to teach certified military instructors how to facilitate a small group
to achieve a training objective.
3. COURSE PREREQUISITES:
Successful completion of the Army Basic Instructor Course (ABIC) or TRADOC approved
equivalent and assignment or pending assignment as a small group leader/instructor. Military must
meet height and weight standards IAW AR 600-9 and pass most recent APFT.
4. WAIVERS:
Waivers are granted on a very exceptional basis. Responsibility for granting waivers of this training
rests with the Division Chief of the U.S. Army Training Support Center Staff and Faculty Development
Division. Individuals who have successfully completed an equivalent course conducted by another TRADOC,
Army, armed service, or civilian academic program may consider requesting a waiver. All requests for
waiver must be in writing and fully documented with complete justification for the action.
5. STANDARDS OF PERFORMANCE:
Students must present and receive a “GO” on one of their “schoolhouse” lessons using the appropriate
Small Group Instructor (SGI) methodology as their final exam.
6. MANAGEMENT:
The course manager for the SGITC is the Staff and Faculty Development Division (SFDD), Education and
Training Support Directorate, U.S. Army Training Support Center, Fort Eustis, VA 23604-5166. For SGITC
information, wavier request, or scheduling call: SFDD Registrar, DSN 826-4535/3142 or Com (757) 878-4535/3142.
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