Elements Of Effective Teaching

Question 1

Characteristics of an effective question (ABCAP)

Answer 1

A- APPLY TO SUBJECT
B- brief concise clear definite 
C- center on one idea
A- adapt to student experience 
P- present a challenge

Question 2

Types of lecture (4 types)

Answer 2

1. The illustrated talk (visual aids)
2. The briefing (op-order)
3. The formal speech- (promotion speech)
4. The teaching lecture

Question 3

Teaching lecture

Answer 3

Depends on planning, developing, supporting, and communicating the lesson

Question 4

Preparing the lecture

Answer 4

1. Establish the objective and desired outcome
2. Researching the subject
3. Organizing the material
4. Planning productive classroom activities (I.e. Examples)

Question 5

Suitable language

Answer 5

Use simple rather than complex words - define technical terms

Question 6

Types of delivery (lecture)

Answer 6

1. Reading material from manuscript
2. Reciting memorized material
3. Speaking extemporaneously from an outline

Question 7

Use of notes (lecture)

Answer 7

1. Assure accuracy
2. Dispel fear of forgetting
3. Jog the memory

Question 8

Formal vs informal lectures

Answer 8

Informal provides student participation

Question 9

Advantages of lectures

Answer 9

1. Good for introducing subject
2. Supplemental to other teaching methods
3. Convenient for large groups
4. Presenting many ideas in a short time

Question 10

Disadvantages of a lecture

Answer 10

1. Lack of student participation- student lets teacher do the work.
2. No means of estimating student learning
3. Easy to present much material at one time
4. Difficult to hold some students attention

Question 11

Organizing material (3 things)

Answer 11

1. Introduction
   - get the audience attention
   - motivation
   - overview- what is to be covered
2. Development- by use of one of the following
   - from past to present
   - from simple to complex
   - from known to unknown
   - from most frequently used to least frequently used

Question 12

Cooperative or group learning method

Answer 12

A. Heterogeneous groups
- size and makeup of the group should be selected by the instructor
B. Clear complete directions and instructions
C. All students in the group must buy into targeted objectives
D. Positive interdependence
- should be structured or require dependence on all group members
E. Opportunity for success
F. Access to must-learn information
G. Sufficient time for learning
H. Positive social interaction behaviors and attitudes
I. Individual accountability
J. Recognition and rewards for group success
K. Debrief on group efforts

Question 13

Guided discussion

Answer 13

Students provide ideas experiences, opinions, and information

Question 14

Use of questions in guided discussion (learning is produced through skillful use of questions can be categorized by function and question characteristics)
(Types of questions)

Answer 14

1. Lead-off question
2. Follow up question
3. Overhead question
4. Rhetorical question
5. Direct question
6. Reverse question
7. Relay question

Question 15

Characteristics of an effective question (guided discussion)

Answer 15

1. Specific purpose
2. Clear in meaning
3. Contain single idea
4. Stimulate thought
5. Requires definite answers
6. Relate to previously taught information

Question 16

Planning a guided discussion

Answer 16

1. Select a topic student can profitably discuss
2. Establish a specific lesson objective and desired learning outcomes.
3. Conduct adequate research to become familiar with a subject
4. Organize the main and subordinate point of the lesion in logical sequence (intro-discussion-conclusion)
5. Plan at least one lead off question for each desired learning outcome

Question 17

Guiding a discussion: instructor technique (DIC)

Answer 17

D- discussion
I- introduction
C- conclusion

Question 18

Demonstration-performance method

Answer 18

A. Learn by doing principle- 5 essential stages are
- explanation
- demonstration
- student performance
- instructor supervision
- evaluation
B. Explanation phase:
- must be clear, pertinent to the objectives of the particular lesson, and based on known knowledge of the students
C. Demonstration phase
- show students actions necessary to perform skill
D. Student performance phase
- students act and do
E. Instructor supervision phase
F. Evaluation phase
- instructor critiques student performance

Question 19

Computer based training (CBT)

Answer 19

A. Advantages
- manpower necessary to train personal is reduced
- students can progress at their own pace
- students can access CBT at their own convenience
B. Common examples of CBT
- personal computer based aviation training device
- flight training devices
- computer versions of test prep study guides
C. Cautions
- CBT should be used as a supplement not stand alone training
- development of physical skills is limited during CBT
- an instructors success is determined largely by his/her ability to select and organize proper material

Question 20

Teaching process (PPAR)

Answer 20

P- PREPARATION: decide what to cover, set goals, determine objectives. What why who standards (e.g. Airspace- alpha- golf, restricted, special use determine how to recognize
P- PRESENTATION: method chosen by the instructor in which to present material (e.g. Lesson plans, charts, diagrams, lectures, ect…)
A- APPLICATION: applying what they’ve learned while performing in or out in front of the classroom (e.g. Flying to IWA staying below 4000’ and staying out of bravo airspace)
R- REVIEW AND EVALUATION: grade and critique. Offer improvements on both ground and flight. (E.g. Multiple choice quiz or a pull chart and ask questions)

Question 21

Learning by doing (EDSIE)

Answer 21

E- explanation 
D- demonstration
S- student performance 
I- instructor supervision
E- evaluation/critique