Planning Instructional Activity

Question 1

How is a training course developed

Answer 1

1. Determine objectives and standards which in turn determine individual lesson plans test items and lessons of learning
2. Should be well planned and organised
   - curriculum (set of courses PPL CPL CFI)
   - Syllabus (summary of course lessons reviews stage checks)
   - course outline (content eg navigation WX)

Question 2

A training syllabus should contain

Answer 2

Objectives
Content
Completion standards

Question 3

How should a training syllabus be used

Answer 3

As a flexible guide altered when necessary to suit the student’s progress and special circumstances such as rather and aircraft availability
Can also be used as a checklist to ensure requires training has been completed
Can be sued as a tool for record keeping

Question 4

What is the purpose of a lesson plan

Answer 4

SHWECU

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

Question 5

Characteristics of a good lesson plan

Answer 5

SURF PIC

Scope - relevant material
Unified segment of instruction
Relation to course (objectives clear to the student)
Flexible
Practical for conditions
Instructional steps (preparation, presentation, application, review&evaluation)
Content - new material and short review of previous lesson

Question 6

Proper use of a lesson plan

Answer 6

FUFAR

Familiar with lesson plan
Use as a guide
Flight should fit students experience ability and background 
Adapt to fit student
Revise periodically

Question 7

A lesson plan should include

Answer 7

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

Question 8

What is a course of training

Answer 8

A complete series of studies leading to attaining a specific goal