FOI basics Flashcards
An instructor may foster the development of insights by
helping the student acquire and maintain a favorable self concept
What is one way for an instructor to promote the development of insight?
Provide a secure and non threatening environment in which to learn
Motivations in the form of reproof and threats should be avoided with all but the student who is
overconfident and impulsive
For a motivation to be effective, students must believe their efforts will be rewarded in a definite manner. This type of motivation is
tangible
Motivations that cause a student to react with fear and anxiety are
negative
The factor which contributes most to a student’s ability to remain receptive to new experiences is
positive self concept
A systematic classification scheme for sorting learning objectives is referred to as a
taxonomy
A learning plateau may be defined as the
point at which progress appears to slow down or cease before once again increasing
The best way to prepare a student to perform a task is to
provide a clear, step by step example
What is a primary consideration in planning for skill acquisition?
Time devolved to practice
To form proper habits and correct techniques during training, an instructor should
insist on correct techniques and procedures from the outset of training
When under stress, individuals usually react
by exhibiting rational thinking, rapid reaction, and with extreme sensitivity to their surroundings
An instructor can counteract anxiety in a student by
reinforcing the student’s enjoyment of flying and by teaching the student to cope with their fears
Which would most likely be an indication that a student is reacting abnormally to stress?
Inappropriate laughter or singing
One possible indication of a student’s abnormal reaction to stress would be
extreme over cooperation
An adequately developed lesson falls logically into which steps in the teaching process?
Preparation, presentation, application, and review and evaluation
Which method of presentation is desirable for teaching a skill such as ground school lesson on the flight computer?
Demonstration/performance
In the teaching process, which method of presentation is suitable for presenting new material, for summarizing ideas, and for showing relationships between theory and practicable?
Lecture method
To enhance a student’s acceptance of further instruction, the instructor should
keep the student informed of the progress made
The proper sequence for the subparts of an introduction is
attention, motivation, and overview
The method of arranging lesson material from the simple to complex, past to present, and known to unknown, is one that
shows the relationships of the main points of the lesson
In developing a lesson, the instructor should organize explanations and demonstrations to help the student
achieve the desired learning outcome
When teaching from the known to the unknown, an instructor is using the student’s
previous experiences and knowledge
In organizing lesson material, which step sets the stage for everything to come?
introduction
The first step in preparing a lecture is to
establish the objective and desired outcome
An instructor can inspire active student participation during informal lecture by
using questions that encourage student contribution and discussion
What is one advantage of a lecture?
uses time economically
The distinguishing characteristic of an informal lecture is the
active student participation
Which teaching method requires less time to present a given amount of material?
Teaching lecture method
Which is a true statement regarding the teaching lecture?
The instructor must develop a keen perception for subtle responses from the class
During a teaching lecture, what would detract from an instructor’s dignity and reflect upon the student’s intelligence?
Errors in grammar and use of vulgarisms
Perhaps the most significant characteristic of group learning is that students tend to
actively participate in the learning process
The main advantage(s) with heterogeneous groups are that students tend to
interact and achieve in ways and at levels that are rarely found with other instructional strategies
The main reason that students are put in cooperative learning groups is so they
can individually achieve greater success than if they were to study alone
An instructional strategy which organizes students into small groups so that they can work together to maximize their own and each other’s learning is called
cooperative learning
A question directed to an entire group to stimulate thought and response from each group member is identified as
overhead
Which question would be best as a leadoff question for a guided discussion the subject of torque?
Why does an aircraft normally require a longer takeoff run at Denver than new Orleans?
When it appears students have adequately discussed the ideas presented during a guided discussion, one of the most valuable tools an instructor can use is
an interim summary of what the students accomplished
Which statement about the guided discussion method of teaching is true?
It relies on student possession of a level of knowledge of the topic
In a guided discussion, leadoff questions should usually begin with
why or how
In a guided discussion, learning is achieved through the
skillful use of questions
When giving instruction using the demonstration performance method, which two separate actions are performed concurrently?
Learner performance and instructor supervision
What is the final element of the demonstration/performance method of teaching?
Evaluation
What are the elements of the demonstration/performance method of teaching?
Explanation, demonstration, student performance, instructor supervision, and evaluation
Which statement is true concerning computer-assisted learning (CAL)?
The student controls the pace and content of instruction
Some of the more advanced computer-based training (CBT) applications allow students to progress through a series of interactive segments where the presentation varies as a result of their
responses
The major advantage of computer assisted learning (CAL) over other forms of instruction is that it is interactive - the computer responds in different ways, depending on the student’s
response
Practical tests for pilot certification are
criterion-referenced
The objective of the airman certification standards (ACS) is to ensure the certification of pilots at a high level of performance and proficiency, consistent with
safety
During oral quizzing in a given lesson, effective questions should
be brief and concise
What makes an oral question effective?
adapting it to the learner’s stage of training
Which is a valid reason for the use of proper oral quizzing during a lesson?
Reveals the effectiveness of the instructor’s training methods
What type of question would be answered based on memory or recall on an oral test?
a fact question
Proper oral quizzing by the instructor during a lesson can have which result?
Identifies points which need more emphasis
One desirable result of proper oral quizzing by the instructor is to
reveal the effectiveness of the instructor’s training procedures
To answer a student’s question, it is most important that the instructor
clearly understand the question
Which is a true statement concerning the use of instructional aids?
Instructional aids should be designed to cover the key points in a lesson
Instructional aids used in the teaching/learning process should not be used
as a crutch by the instructor
Instructional aids used in the teaching/learning process should be
compatible with the learning outcomes to be achieved
When planning a lesson, an instructional aid most importantly serves to
enhance difficult key points of the lesson
Which statement is true regarding positive or negative approaches in aviation instructional techniques?
A positive approach, to be effective, will point out the pleasurable features of aviation before the unpleasant possibilities are discussed
Faulty performance due to student overconfidence should be corrected by
increasing the standard of performance of each lesson
An instructor can most effectively maintain a high level of student motivation by
making each lesson an enjoyable experience
What is an example of a positive approach for a first lesson?
Demonstrating a thorough preflight inspection and a short flight
Which statement is true regarding the achievement of an adequate standard of performance?
Flight instructors fail to provide competent instruction when they permit students to partially learn an important item of knowledge or skill
What should an instructor do with a student who assumes that correction of errors is unimportant?
Raise the standard of performance for each lesson, demanding greater effort
Frustration and confusion on the part of the student could happen as a result of not knowing the
objective of each period of instruction
Examples of all common endorsements can be found in the current issue of
AC 61-65, Appendix 1
Before endorsing a student for solo flight, the instructor should require the student to demonstrate consistent ability to perform
all of the fundamental maneuvers
The student should be capable of handling problems that might occur, such as traffic pattern congestion, change in active runway, or unexpected crosswinds prior to
initial solo
True performance as a professional is based on study and
research
Which statement is true regarding true professionalism as an instructor?
Anything less than sincere performance destroys the effectiveness of the professional instructor
Student confidence tends to be destroyed if instructors
bluff whenever in doubt about some point
When students are unable to see the benefits or purpose of a lesson, they will
be less motivated
When the instructor keeps the learner informed of lesson objectives and completion standards, it minimizes the learner’s feelings of
insecurity
Aviation instructors should be constantly alert for ways to improve the services they provide to their students, their effectiveness, and their
qualifications
During integrated flight instruction, the instructor must be sure the student
develops the habit of looking for other traffic in addition to referencing flight instruments
Integrated flight instruction has many benefits but, the main objective is to
help the student develop habit patterns for observance of and reference to flight instruments