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Scuba News
September 3, 2025 by HAL
Mistakes happen while diving due to human error. These errors can teach us valuable lessons if addressed properly. It’s important to create a culture where divers feel safe discussing mistakes. Learning from errors can lead to better preparation and safer dives. Embracing these lessons helps build stronger, more skilled diving teams.
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August 24, 2025 by HAL
Diving fatalities often teach us little because of resistance to change. Individuals and organizations face challenges in learning from accidents. Investigations focus on blame instead of understanding system failures. People often adapt to unsafe practices without noticing, risking their safety. To improve safety, we need to create a culture where learning from experiences is encouraged.
April 16, 2025 by HAL
In scuba diving instruction, truly learning a skill goes beyond just performing it well during the course. Effective learning means that students can retain and use those skills long after the course has ended. The Kirkpatrick Model helps evaluate training effectiveness by focusing on long-term results, not just immediate reactions or knowledge retention after class. […]
March 19, 2025 by HAL
The Law of Primacy states that what you learn first is what sticks with you. In scuba diving, this means it’s crucial for instructors to teach correct techniques from the very beginning. If a diver learns something incorrectly, it can be challenging to “unlearn” that habit later. Instructors must emphasize proper skills and techniques, as […]
June 10, 2024 by HAL
In scuba diving, the responsibility for learning is debated between instructors and divers. Instructors guide new divers through initial training, but experienced divers must continue learning by gaining practical experience to fill knowledge gaps. Some divers may become complacent after certification, while others actively seek to enhance their skills. A Facebook discussion highlights the balance […]
April 10, 2024 by HAL
In the journey of becoming a proficient diver, the responsibility for learning is shared between instructors and students. Initially, instructors provide essential knowledge, but gaps may remain. Divers must actively seek experiences to fill these gaps. Some divers stop learning after certification, relying on instructors or social media for information. Discussions point to the need […]
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