The instructor uses overheads, whiteboard and narrative as appropriate. Students are given a set of documentation which includes explanatory material, exercises and an evaluation sheet. The content of the class is divided into manageable segments. The first set of commands is described and listed using whiteboard, overheads and narrative. The steps are written on the board or displayed on an overhead transparency.
Students then attempt an exercise by themselves.
The instructor moves around the room observing their progress and assisting when necessary. The instructor moves on to the next set of commands when satisfied that the students have mastered the first set. The same sequence of description, guided hands-on and solo exercises is followed until the course content is covered. If there is time, students can continue to practise with the assistance of the instructor. Finally, the students are asked to complete the evaluation form and invited to contact the instructor if they encounter difficulties later on.