FOI Task C: The Teaching Process Flashcards
Preparation of a lesson for a ground or flight instructional period. 5
Determine the lesson objectives, there are two. - Performance-based objectives, or what to do how to do it, how you performed it etc. - Decision based, involving critical thinking skills such as risk management and aeronautical decision making (ADM)
Determine the material and goals or completion standards for each lesson.
Should also include homework, or other preparation by the student.
All necessary supplies, material, and equipment should be readily available.
Should make reference to a syllabus, and course of training and objectives.
What should be included in a lesson plan? 8
Must be written
Must contain the proper selection of material with unimportant details removed.
Ensure due consideration is given to each part of the lesson.
Aid the instructor in presenting the material efficiently and in a logical sequence.
Provide an outline of the teaching procedure to be used.
Relate the lesson to the objectives of the course of training.
Can provide the inexperienced instructor with confidence.
Promote uniform/consistent instruction.
What are some characteristics of a good lesson plan? 7
Unity - Each lesson should be a unified segment of instruction.
Content - Each lesson should contain new material, and relate to past lessons.
Scope - Must be reasonable. A person can master only a few skills at a time.
Practicality - The lesson should be planned in accordance with current conditions for training.
Flexibility - The lesson should have room for “add ons” or alterations.
Relation to course of training - This should be clear to the student for each lesson.
Instructional steps - Every lesson should fall into four steps of the teaching process. (PPAR) Preparation, Presentation, Application, and Review and Evaluation.
Introduction should include? 3 AMO
Attention - Applicable story, joke or video to capture student attention
Motivation - Offers students specific reasons why the lesson is important and benefits them.
Overview - A clear, concise presentation of objectives to be covered during a lesson.
Development part of the lesson includes? 4
Past to present - suitable when history is important; include example (such as radio navigation systems)
Simple to complex - Less information at first is more easily observed (Class E, G vs. A, B, C, D)
Known to unknown - Uses existing knowledge to learn new lesson (rectangular course to traffic pattern).
Most frequently used to least used - Teach the most basic, common first (GPS versus VOR).
Conclusion should include? 3
Reviews important elements of the lesson, relates the lesson to objectives.
This wrap-up and review reinforces learning, and improves retention.
Avoid introducing new ideas in the conclusion, as it might confuse the student.
What are the training delivery methods? 5
Lecture Guided discussion Computer-assisted Demonstration-performance method Drill and practice method
What are the types of lectures? 4
Illustrated talk - Speaker uses visual aids to help convey message
Briefing - Speaker provides short, concise facts.
Formal - Speaker’s purpose is to inform, persuade, or entertain.
Informal - Speaker includes student participation in a relaxed atmosphere.
What makes a good guided discussion? 3
This method draws out what students know with the skillful use of questions.
Introduction - Key points are identified. Instructor should make students feel that their ideas and participation are welcome, and are needed for the discussion to be effective.
Discussion - A lead-off question is used to generate discussion. Then the instructor can use a follow-up question to guide the discussion and keep on topic. Instructor can use “how” and “why” follow up discussions to help students understand the subject.
Conclusion - A summary of the material covered. Instructor should tie everything together from the discussion, and show relationships between the facts and the practical application of those facts.
What are the types of computer-assisted learning methods? 3
PC-based - Students can progress at a rate comfortable to them.
Flight Simulators - Flight Training Devices (FTDs), and aviation training devices (ATDs).
Students can use test prep study guides, and take practice tests to help prepare for knowledge test.
What are the steps involved in the Demonstration-performance method? 5
Explanation (Instructor) - Must clearly explain the objectives of the lesson, taking into account the student’s knowledge and experience. Must also explain the actions and steps necessary to achieve the end result/desired outcome of the lesson.
Demonstration (Instructor) - Shows students the actions necessary to perform a skill. The demonstration must closely conform to the explanation to avoid confusion.
Student Performance - Students “act and do” and learn to follow correct procedures.
Instructor Supervision - Instructor observes, and coaches student as necessary.
Evaluation (Instructor) - Instructor judges student performance based on competency attained while performing skill. Instructor can also determine the effectiveness of the instruction.
What are some important points about the demonstration-performance method? 6
The student performance is their application of the instructor’s presented material.
Student may be asked to explain newly learned material (classroom material).
Student may be asked to perform a newly learned maneuver (flying lesson).
Early on in the lesson, a student’s performance can often be interrupted by the instructor in order to correct errors.
Early corrections by the instructor are important in order that the student develops good habits.
A student’s good habits ensure a correct performance. Bad habits are hard to break.
What are the main benefits of the drill and practice method? 2
Promotes learning through repetition.
Every time practice occurs, learning continues.
What are the benefits of problem based learning? 2
Promotes ADM and problem solving skills. Scenario-based training (SBT) is a form of problem-based learning.
What are some guidelines for effective instructional aids? 4
Must clearly establish the lesson objective.
Should be simple and compatible with the learning outcomes to be achieved.
should appeal to the student and encourage their participation.
Must be meaningful to the student, and lead to the desired behavioral or learning goal.
