Planning Instructional Activity

Question 1

What is a course of training?

Answer 1

A complete series of studies leading to attainment of a specific goal

Question 2

How is a training course developed?

Answer 2

Determine objectives and standards which in turn determine individual lesson plans, test items and levels of learning.
Should be well planned and organized and consists of:
Curriculum - set of courses (PPL, CPL., CFI…)
Syllabus - summary of course; step by step progression (lesson 1-18, reviews, stages 1-3, stage checks/tests…)
Course outline - content of particular course, (Aircraft, aerodynamics, weather, Navigation, etc.)

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 a flexible guide. Altered when necessary to suit student progress and special circumstances such as weather and aircraft availability.

Question 5

What is the purpose of a lesson plan?

Answer 5

SWH ECU

Single instructional period
Wise selection of material
Helps deliver material in sensible order for efficient learning
Ensure due consideration for each part of lesson
Confidence for instructor
Uniformity regardless of instructor or date of lesson

Question 6

Characteristics of a good lesson plan

Answer 6

SURF PIC

Scope - relevant material
Unified segment of instruction
Relation to course objectives clear to student
Flexible

Practical for conditions
Instructional steps - (Prep, Presentation, Application, Review & Evaluation)
Content - new material and short review

Question 7

Proper use of a lesson plan:

Answer 7

FUFAR

Familiar with lesson plan
Use as a guide
Flight should fit student's experience, ability, background
Adapt to fit student
Revise periodically

Question 8

A lesson plan should include:

Answer 8

Objective
Content/overview
Schedule/demonstration
Performance/supervision
Evaluation
Summary/closure
Completion standards/assessment