Instructor Assignment to Classes

Overview

Effective instructor assignment ensures quality instruction, proper coverage, and optimal use of teaching staff. This guide covers assignment strategies, management procedures, and best practices for matching instructors to classes.

Prerequisites

• Instructor groups are configured
• Classes have been created
• Instructors are registed within MartialFlow
• You have appropriate permissions for instructor management (Director or Administrator)

Understanding Instructor Assignment

Assignment Methods

Group-Based Assignment

• Instructor Groups - Assign entire groups to classes
• Shared Responsibility - Multiple instructors can cover one class
• Flexibility - Easy substitution within groups
• Scalability - Efficient for larger schools

Instructor Assignment Process

Make Assignment

1. Navigate to Class Management

   • Go to Tables → Instructor Groups
   • Select a specific Instructor Group
   • Click on the name or view button

2. Assigned Instructors

   • Find Assigned Instructors panel
   • Add or remove assigned instructors from a specific instructor group

Technology Integration

Instructor Dashboard

1. Check Today's Classes

   • Real-time list of today's classes
   • Class schedules
   • Quick actions like Take Attendance or View Roaster

2. Today's Actions

   • See all actions for today's classes
   • Mark actions as completed or declined

3. Student Heads-Up

   • See today's birthdays
   • See the list of students that should have their first attendance
   • Check the list of students who haven't visit classes for a while

Troubleshooting Common Issues

System Issues

Issue: Assignment conflicts in system
Solution: Check class schedule settings

Issue: Instructor struggling with finding a class
Solution: Check if an insturctor assigned to correct Instructor Group and if this Instructor Group is assigned to a class

Next Steps

After mastering instructor assignments:

1. Class Analytics & Reporting - Analyze assignment effectiveness
2. Staff Management - Advanced instructor management
3. Communications - Improve instructor communication
4. Reports & Analytics - Track assignment performance

Getting Help

For instructor assignment assistance:

• Review Instructor Groups Setup for group management
• Check User Role Management for permissions
• Contact support for complex assignment scenarios

Effective instructor assignment is crucial for program quality, student satisfaction, and instructor development. Take time to carefully match instructors to classes and regularly evaluate assignment effectiveness.