FOI basics Flashcards

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An instructor may foster the development of insights by

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helping the student acquire and maintain a favorable self concept

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What is one way for an instructor to promote the development of insight?

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Provide a secure and non threatening environment in which to learn

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Motivations in the form of reproof and threats should be avoided with all but the student who is

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overconfident and impulsive

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For a motivation to be effective, students must believe their efforts will be rewarded in a definite manner. This type of motivation is

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tangible

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5
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Motivations that cause a student to react with fear and anxiety are

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negative

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The factor which contributes most to a student’s ability to remain receptive to new experiences is

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positive self concept

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7
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A systematic classification scheme for sorting learning objectives is referred to as a

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taxonomy

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8
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A learning plateau may be defined as the

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point at which progress appears to slow down or cease before once again increasing

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The best way to prepare a student to perform a task is to

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provide a clear, step by step example

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10
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What is a primary consideration in planning for skill acquisition?

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Time devolved to practice

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11
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To form proper habits and correct techniques during training, an instructor should

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insist on correct techniques and procedures from the outset of training

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12
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When under stress, individuals usually react

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by exhibiting rational thinking, rapid reaction, and with extreme sensitivity to their surroundings

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An instructor can counteract anxiety in a student by

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reinforcing the student’s enjoyment of flying and by teaching the student to cope with their fears

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14
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Which would most likely be an indication that a student is reacting abnormally to stress?

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Inappropriate laughter or singing

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15
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One possible indication of a student’s abnormal reaction to stress would be

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extreme over cooperation

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16
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An adequately developed lesson falls logically into which steps in the teaching process?

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Preparation, presentation, application, and review and evaluation

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17
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Which method of presentation is desirable for teaching a skill such as ground school lesson on the flight computer?

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Demonstration/performance

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18
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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?

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Lecture method

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19
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To enhance a student’s acceptance of further instruction, the instructor should

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keep the student informed of the progress made

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20
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The proper sequence for the subparts of an introduction is

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attention, motivation, and overview

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21
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The method of arranging lesson material from the simple to complex, past to present, and known to unknown, is one that

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shows the relationships of the main points of the lesson

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22
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In developing a lesson, the instructor should organize explanations and demonstrations to help the student

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achieve the desired learning outcome

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23
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When teaching from the known to the unknown, an instructor is using the student’s

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previous experiences and knowledge

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24
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In organizing lesson material, which step sets the stage for everything to come?

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introduction

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25
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The first step in preparing a lecture is to

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establish the objective and desired outcome

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26
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An instructor can inspire active student participation during informal lecture by

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using questions that encourage student contribution and discussion

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27
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What is one advantage of a lecture?

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uses time economically

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28
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The distinguishing characteristic of an informal lecture is the

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active student participation

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29
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Which teaching method requires less time to present a given amount of material?

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Teaching lecture method

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30
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Which is a true statement regarding the teaching lecture?

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The instructor must develop a keen perception for subtle responses from the class

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31
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During a teaching lecture, what would detract from an instructor’s dignity and reflect upon the student’s intelligence?

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Errors in grammar and use of vulgarisms

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32
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Perhaps the most significant characteristic of group learning is that students tend to

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actively participate in the learning process

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33
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The main advantage(s) with heterogeneous groups are that students tend to

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interact and achieve in ways and at levels that are rarely found with other instructional strategies

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34
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The main reason that students are put in cooperative learning groups is so they

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can individually achieve greater success than if they were to study alone

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35
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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

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cooperative learning

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36
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A question directed to an entire group to stimulate thought and response from each group member is identified as

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overhead

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37
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Which question would be best as a leadoff question for a guided discussion the subject of torque?

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Why does an aircraft normally require a longer takeoff run at Denver than new Orleans?

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38
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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

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an interim summary of what the students accomplished

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39
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Which statement about the guided discussion method of teaching is true?

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It relies on student possession of a level of knowledge of the topic

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40
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In a guided discussion, leadoff questions should usually begin with

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why or how

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41
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In a guided discussion, learning is achieved through the

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skillful use of questions

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42
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When giving instruction using the demonstration performance method, which two separate actions are performed concurrently?

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Learner performance and instructor supervision

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43
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What is the final element of the demonstration/performance method of teaching?

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Evaluation

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44
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What are the elements of the demonstration/performance method of teaching?

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Explanation, demonstration, student performance, instructor supervision, and evaluation

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45
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Which statement is true concerning computer-assisted learning (CAL)?

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The student controls the pace and content of instruction

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46
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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

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responses

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47
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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

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response

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48
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Practical tests for pilot certification are

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criterion-referenced

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49
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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

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safety

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50
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During oral quizzing in a given lesson, effective questions should

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be brief and concise

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51
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What makes an oral question effective?

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adapting it to the learner’s stage of training

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52
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Which is a valid reason for the use of proper oral quizzing during a lesson?

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Reveals the effectiveness of the instructor’s training methods

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53
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What type of question would be answered based on memory or recall on an oral test?

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a fact question

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54
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Proper oral quizzing by the instructor during a lesson can have which result?

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Identifies points which need more emphasis

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55
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One desirable result of proper oral quizzing by the instructor is to

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reveal the effectiveness of the instructor’s training procedures

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56
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To answer a student’s question, it is most important that the instructor

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clearly understand the question

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57
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Which is a true statement concerning the use of instructional aids?

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Instructional aids should be designed to cover the key points in a lesson

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58
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Instructional aids used in the teaching/learning process should not be used

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as a crutch by the instructor

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59
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Instructional aids used in the teaching/learning process should be

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compatible with the learning outcomes to be achieved

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When planning a lesson, an instructional aid most importantly serves to

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enhance difficult key points of the lesson

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61
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Which statement is true regarding positive or negative approaches in aviation instructional techniques?

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A positive approach, to be effective, will point out the pleasurable features of aviation before the unpleasant possibilities are discussed

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62
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Faulty performance due to student overconfidence should be corrected by

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increasing the standard of performance of each lesson

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63
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An instructor can most effectively maintain a high level of student motivation by

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making each lesson an enjoyable experience

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What is an example of a positive approach for a first lesson?

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Demonstrating a thorough preflight inspection and a short flight

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65
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Which statement is true regarding the achievement of an adequate standard of performance?

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Flight instructors fail to provide competent instruction when they permit students to partially learn an important item of knowledge or skill

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66
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What should an instructor do with a student who assumes that correction of errors is unimportant?

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Raise the standard of performance for each lesson, demanding greater effort

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67
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Frustration and confusion on the part of the student could happen as a result of not knowing the

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objective of each period of instruction

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68
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Examples of all common endorsements can be found in the current issue of

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AC 61-65, Appendix 1

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69
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Before endorsing a student for solo flight, the instructor should require the student to demonstrate consistent ability to perform

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all of the fundamental maneuvers

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70
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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

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initial solo

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71
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True performance as a professional is based on study and

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research

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72
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Which statement is true regarding true professionalism as an instructor?

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Anything less than sincere performance destroys the effectiveness of the professional instructor

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73
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Student confidence tends to be destroyed if instructors

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bluff whenever in doubt about some point

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74
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When students are unable to see the benefits or purpose of a lesson, they will

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be less motivated

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75
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When the instructor keeps the learner informed of lesson objectives and completion standards, it minimizes the learner’s feelings of

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insecurity

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76
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Aviation instructors should be constantly alert for ways to improve the services they provide to their students, their effectiveness, and their

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qualifications

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77
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During integrated flight instruction, the instructor must be sure the student

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develops the habit of looking for other traffic in addition to referencing flight instruments

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78
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Integrated flight instruction has many benefits but, the main objective is to

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help the student develop habit patterns for observance of and reference to flight instruments

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79
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Integrated flight instruction has many benefits but, the main objective is to

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help the student develop habit patterns for observance of and reference to flight instruments

80
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Which is acceptable procedure when using the integrated method of flight instruction?

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instruction in the control of an aircraft by outside visual references is integrated with instruction in the use of flight instruments for the same operation

81
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The primary purpose of integrated flight instruction is the

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formation of firm habit patterns for observing and referencing the flight instruments

82
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Students who grow impatient when learning the basic elements of a task are those who

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should have the preliminary training presented one step at a time with clearly stated goals for each step

83
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Students quickly become apathetic when they

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perceive that the instructor is not adequately prepared

84
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Which is one of the ways in which anxiety will affect a student?

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Anxiety may limit the student’s ability to learn from perceptions

85
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What is the primary consideration in determining the length and frequency of flight instruction periods?

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Fatigue

85
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In planning any instructional activity, the first consideration should be to

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determine the overall objectives and standards

86
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Which statement is true concerning extraneous blocks of instruction during a course of training?

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They detract from the completion of the final objective

87
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When developing an instructional activity, what is the next step after the overall objective has been established?

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identifying blocks of learning

88
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Development and assembly of blocks of learning in their proper relationship will provide a means for

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allowing the student to master the segments of the overall pilot performance requirements individually and combining these with other related segments

89
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Each lesson of a training syllabus includes

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objective, content, and completion standards

90
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When it is impossible to conduct a scheduled lesson, it is preferable for the instructor to

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conduct a lesson that is not predicated completely on skills to be developed during the lesson which was postponed

91
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Which statement is true regarding lesson plans?

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Lesson plans help instructors keep a constant check on their own activity as well as that of their students

92
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Every lesson, when adequately developed, falls logically into the steps of the teaching process -

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preparation, presentation, application, and review and evaluation

93
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A lesson plan, if constructed properly, will provide an outline for

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the teaching procedure to be used in a single instructional period

94
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Which statement is true about lesson plans?

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After a lesson plan has been established for a training period, contiguous revision army may be necessary

95
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With regard to the characteristics of a well planned lesson, each lesson should contain

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new material that is related to the lesson previously presented

96
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The main concern in developing a lesson plan is the

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student

97
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One of the risk elements in the decision making process is identified as

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the airplane

98
Q

What adverse action may result from using test preparation materials in preparing students for FAA tests?

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Students may fail to learn other critical info essential for safe piloting

99
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What kind of software responds quickly to the student’s choices and commands?

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Interactive video

100
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What systematic approach to the material process does the pilot consistently apply to take the best course of action in a given situation?

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Aeronautical decision making

101
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When learners realize the instructor is inadequately prepared for the instruction being given, they quickly become

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apathetic

102
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What is one advantage of a lecture?

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A lecture is effective in showing relationships between theory and practice

103
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The instructor can correct student impatience by

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presenting the necessary preliminary training one step at a time with clearly stated goals for each step

104
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A sign that a student may be experiencing acute fatigue is

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neglecting secondary tasks

105
Q

Commercially developed test preparation materials

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should be considered only as a supplement to FAA material and instructor let training

106
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Studies of skill learning suggest that a student achieves better results if distractions are avoided during what type of practice?

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Delibrate

107
Q

In order to determine that the learner can apply the principles and objectives of a maneuver, the instructor can have the learner

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perform a different maneuver using the same principle maneuver

108
Q

Assignment of goals the student considers difficult

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can be an effective method of promoting motivation and learning

109
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Which stage of skill acquisition is characterized by the ability to perform a procedure rapidly and smoothly while devoting little deliberate attention to performance and simultaneously performing other tasks?

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Automatic response

110
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Which stage of skill acquisition may be characterized by student ability to access personal progress and make adjustments in performance?

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Associative stage

111
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Drill and practice method of training delivery is based on the learning principle of

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exercise

112
Q

A properly developed lesson plan should

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promote uniformity regardless of the instructor using it

113
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During a teaching lecture, an instructor should

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use simple rather than complex words whenever possible

114
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Instructors can help students who arrive at a learning plateau by

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moving the student to a different place in the curriculum and giving the current task a break

115
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A major shortcoming of commercial test preparation materials is

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that the emphasis is on rote learning

116
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An aviation instructor should write performance based objectives that

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fit the desired outcome of a particular lesson

117
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Instructional aids used in the teaching/learning process can be used

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to clarify the relationship between material objects and concepts

118
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For the integrated method of flight instruction to be fully effective, the use of instrument reference should begin

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the first time each new maneuver is introduced

119
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During oral quizzing in a given lesson, effective questions should

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be limited to who, what, when, where, how, or why not in combination

120
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Which stage of skill acquisition has a student achieved if they can fly an ILS approach while talking on the radio?

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automatic response

121
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Which of the following correctly identifies the accurate perception and understanding of the factors and conditions within the four fundamental risk elements that affect flight safety?

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Situational awarness

122
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What is the purpose of using distractions during a training flight?

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To determine if the learner has the ability to divide attention while maintaining control of the aircraft

123
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The most significant characteristic of group learning is that it

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continually requires active participation of the student

124
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Presenting students with problems and decisions that test the limits of their knowledge is

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generally beneficial in helping students acquire knowledge

125
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The development of any skill acquisition has three characteristic stages

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cognitive, associate, and automatic

126
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When a student pilot understands a procedure, and has had the procedure demonstrated, and has practiced the procedure until consistency has been achieved, what level of learning has been demonstrated?

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Application

127
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Which would most likely be an indication that a learner is reacting abnormally to stress?

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Inadequate, illogical, random, or absent response to the situation

128
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Which is true concerning learning plateaus?

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Learning plateaus are a normal part of the learning process and tend to be temporary

129
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The primary objective of integrated flight instruction is the development of

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a habit of instrument cross check, instrument interpretation and of controlling an aircraft by visual references

130
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During training flights, an instructor should interject realistic distractions to help the student

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develop the ability to determine whether a particular distraction warrants further attention or action

131
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An instructor can help a student cope with fear or anxiety by

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emphasizing the benefits and pleasurable experiences from flying

132
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In learning a particular procedure, a leveling off process or plateau is

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normal and should be expected after an initial period of rapid improvement

133
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How can an instructor help an impatient learner understand the need for preliminary training?

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The procedure and elements mastered in each step should be clearly identified in explaining or demonstrating the performance of the subsequent step

134
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Which is true regarding the length of time devoted to practice?

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A beginning student may reach a point at which additional practice can be unproductive and may even be harmful

135
Q

Which of the following allows the student to control the pace of their instruction?

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Multimedia

136
Q

Which is true concerning learning plateaus?

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Instructors themselves can bring on learning plateaus through overpractice

137
Q

Initially all learning comes from

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perceptions

138
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One of the risk categories in the PAVE checklist is

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the aircraft

139
Q

The assignment of reasonable goals that the student considers difficult, but possible

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usually provides a challenge and promotes learning

140
Q

Define the telling and doing technique

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A variation of the demonstration/performance method

141
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The basic telling and doing technique of instricion consists of several steps in proper order. They are

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instructor tells - instructor does; student tells - instructor does; student tells - student does

142
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The basic demonstration/performance method of instruction consists of several steps in proper order. They are

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explanation, demonstration, student performance, instructor supervision, and evaluation

143
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A student may be confused or frustrated by a lesson because he/she doesn’t understand the

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objective of the lesson

144
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What stage of skill acquisition is exhibited when a learner demonstrates takeoff procedures and does the maneuver correctly and consistently?

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Automatic response stage

145
Q

Instructional aids such as models, mock ups and cutaways are especially effective in

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small group discussions

146
Q

Which of the following is NOT a hazard of the PAVE checklist?

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Passengers

147
Q

How should instructors respond to student questions in a classroom setting?

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Frame an answer as directly and accurately as possible

148
Q

An instructor recognizing fatigue in a learner should

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take a break from the lesson

149
Q

One way an instructor can reduce anxiety with a learner is

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to provide a comfortable, non threatening environment for instruction

150
Q

How should instructors assist learners when using CAL (computer assisted learning)?

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Engage the learner by assessing their learning through the use of questions and feedback

151
Q

When an aviation instructor demonstrates professionalism, he

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is straightforward and honest

152
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The demonstration performance method is based on the idea that people learn best by

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doing

153
Q

How do flight instructors assess and mitigate identified risks?

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By instructing the learner on sharing the responsibilities of risk management

154
Q

Is it considered a normal reaction to stress if the learner exhibits rational thinking, rapid action, and extreme sensitivity to surroundings.

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Yes, this is a normal reaction to stress

155
Q

If an instructor unfairly criticizes a learner, it destroys the learner’s

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confidence in the instructor

156
Q

What is one of the most productive ways to develop skill acquisition?

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Memorize the process as a whole

157
Q

A learner who displays painstaking self control, even to the smallest detail, is experiencing

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an abnormal reaction to stress

158
Q

How can an instructor help a nervous learner?

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The instructor should reinforce the learner’s enjoyment of flying and teach them to cope with their anxiety

159
Q

In which stage of skill acquisition is a student when they are able to explain the steps involved in flying a traffic pattern but are NOT able to perform the task?

A

cognitive

160
Q

An aviation instructor is responsible for training a learner to

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completion standards in all areas

161
Q

What is the main purpose of instructional aids?

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To support, supplement, or reinforce what is being taught

162
Q

Your student has begun coming to lessons late and unprepared. What would be a major reason for this behavior?

A

There has been a drop in motivation

163
Q

How can an instructor reinforce the enjoyable and pleasurable experiences of flying?

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The instructor can counter feelings of anxiety in the learner

164
Q

A learner has memorized the process of taking off but cannot combine it with any other task. What stage of skill acquisition is exhibited?

A

Cognitive stage

165
Q

When a learner believes the instructor is making unreasonable demands for progress, the learner may

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experience a decline in motivation

166
Q

What can an aviation instructor do in order to affect a change in behavior of learners?

A

Create a positive experience which allows for better decision making

167
Q

What is the first step in the teaching process?

A

Preparation

168
Q

Which method of lesson delivery is most helpful when introducing the use of GPS?

A

Demonstration performance

169
Q

Effective use of instruments resulting in improved cross country navigation, coordination, and pilot competency is a benefit of

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integrated instruction

170
Q

What is one method of helping a learner gain insight into new ideas and concepts?

A

Starting with something the learner already knows and progressing to new concepts

171
Q

When a student performs a maneuver correctly, but the instructor suspects the student does not fully understand the principles and objectives involved, the instructor should

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apply the same elements to the performance of other maneuvers for verification

172
Q

What can an instructor do when a learner fails to understand the need for preliminary training and seeks only the ultimate objective without considering the means necessary to reach it?

A

Instructor can correct learner impatience by presenting preliminary training with clear goals and objectives

173
Q

What reinforces the learner’s ability to cope with fear?

A

An instructor countering anxiety of a learner

174
Q

What is the benefit of computer assisted learning (CAL)?

A

It allows the learner to focus on areas that they need more work/focus on

175
Q

Why is it important for the instructor to be able to detect fatigue in the learner?

A

The learner will exhibit substandard performance and should be given a break

176
Q

What should an instructor look for when asking a fact based question during an oral assessment?

A

One correct answer based on memory or recall

177
Q

Which term identifies a learning phenomenon when progress appears to cease or slow down for a period of time before increasing again?

A

Learning plateau

178
Q

What should an instructor do when a learner exhibits fatigue that occurs as a result of application to a learning task?

A

Learner should be given a break in instruction and practice

179
Q

What should an instructor do to facilitate learning a complex subject?

A

Break the lesson into segments

180
Q

When should integrated flight instruction first be introduced?

A

From the very beginning of flight training

181
Q

What information is pertinent to understanding the use of instructional aids?

A

Instructional aids should be straightforward, factual, and simple

182
Q

When is the use of instructional aids most effective?

A

To reinforce what is being taught

183
Q

When a learner temporarily reaches a capability limit while learning a new motor skill,

A

a learning plateau has been reached

184
Q

Which question would be best as a leadoff question for a guided discussion on the subject of torque?

A

How does torque affect an airplane?

185
Q

What is one method an instructor can use to bring about a change in behavior in a learner?

A

Provide experiences that give the learner opportunities for decision making

186
Q

What should an instructor avoid during deliberate practice?

A

Distractions

187
Q

Why would an instructor want the learner to reach the associative stage in development?

A

So the learner will be able to assess their own progress and make adjustments

188
Q

How is learning achieved while using the guided discussion training delivery method?

A

By categorizing questions by function and characteristics

189
Q

What is the critical outcome of instructor oral quizzing?

A

It verifies the learner’s comprehension of what has been taught

190
Q

A lesson introduction is important to

A

set the stage for everything to come

191
Q

How can an instructor encourage active learner participation during an informal lecture?

A

By creating a friendly, relaxed atmosphere

192
Q

What must an instructor understand about learner anxiety so that effective learning can occur?

A

An instructor must provide an atmosphere where the learner can be comfortable, confident in the instructor and the aircraft, and be at ease

193
Q

One method for an instructor to minimize the learner’s feelings of insecurity is by

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keeping learners informed

194
Q

Why must the instructor create and assemble learning blocks in the proper relationship?

A

To help the learner master the individual segments and progressively combine them with related segments to achieve the desired objective

195
Q

Instructors should stress to learners that with test preparation materials

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the material is supplemental and not a stand alone product