Planning Instructional Activity

Question 1

What is a course of training?

Answer 1

A complete series of studies leading to attaining a specific goal.

Question 2

How is a training course developed?

Answer 2

Instructional content is planned based on objectives and standards of completion.
These determine the lesson plans, test items, and levels of learning.
A course should include:
Curriculum
Syllabus
Course outline

Question 3

What should a training syllabus include?

Answer 3

Objectives
Content
Completion standards

Question 4

How should a training syllabus be used?

Answer 4

As an outline or guide to the overall course.
It provides a road map to the completion of the overall course objectives.
The order of training may be modified.
Can also serve as a checklist to ensure all areas are covered.

Question 5

Why do we use lesson plans?

Answer 5

As a guide or outline for a single instructional period.
To cover all material in lesson.
To deliver the material in a logical order.
To assist with material selection.
To give instructors confidence.
To provide uniformity in instruction.
To ensure the best possible instruction.

Question 6

What are the characteristics of a good lesson plan?

Answer 6

SURF PIC

Scope
Unity
Relates to course of training
Flexibility
Practicality
Instructional steps
Content

Question 7

What makes a lesson plan effective?

Answer 7

UBAR

Using the lesson plan as a guide
Being familiar with the material
Adapting the lesson plan to fit the student: It should be appropriate to the background, flight experience, and ability of the student.
Revising the lesson plan periodically