FOI chapter 7: planning instructional activity

Question 1

course of training

Answer 1

a series of studies that leads to the completion of a goal or certificate
training course outline (PPL course) -> syllabi (ground & flight) -> lesson plans (knowledge & skills)

Question 2

building block concept

Answer 2

new learning is based on existing knowledge and experience
3 steps to implement it:
1) determine the objectives
2) identify the blocks of learning within these objectives
3) arrange the blocks in a logical sequence

Question 3

purpose of a training syllabus

Answer 3

ensure that training is accomplished in a logical sequence
act as a checklist to check that required training has been completed
help in the development of lesson plans

Question 4

purpose of a lesson plan

Answer 4

POKER G(ame)

• promote consistent instruction
• organize content in an efficient sequence
• keep the instructor on track
• ensure that important points are not overlooked
• record keeping usefulness
• give inexperienced instructors confidence

Question 5

characteristics of a well-planned lesson

Answer 5

FIRCUPS

flexibility
instructional steps (fits four steps of teaching process)
relation to course of training (clearly reflects overall training goals)
content (contains new material and a review)
unity (has a limited number of connected objectives)
practicality (planned for the situation)
scope (covers the right amount of material)

Question 6

steps to develop a scenario

Answer 6

1) objectives: identify them (preferably decision-based)
2) format: decide on one (ground or flight)
3) situation/script: devise one that leads to the learning outcomes
4) training tasks: include as many as possible
5) problem: incorporate one that the learner will need to resolve
6) trigger event: identify what that will be (beginning of scenario)
7) transitions: plan them out between scenario and traditional learning
8) decision points and key areas for feedback and learner reflection
9) positive and negative outcomes (success and failure)

Question 7

scenario-based lesson plans (a good scenario has…)

Answer 7

a good scenario… (HD CHAR)
- has a clear set of objectives
- does not have an obvious solution
- capitalizes on the nuances of the local environment
- has more than one correct answer
- appeals to the learner (involves something the learner would do in real life)
- requires the learner to make decisions

Question 8

scenario-based training (a flight scenario has…)

Answer 8

a purpose (a reason to go)
consequences if the mission is not completed