The Learning Process

Question 1

What is the definition of learning?

Answer 1

Learning can be defined as a change of behavior as a result of experience.

If a change in behavior has not occured, the the learner probably has not learned what you have taught.

Question 2

Define the term learning theory?

Answer 2

Learning theory is about the principles that explain how a person acquires skills, knowlede, and attitudes.

Question 3

Why are perceptioons so important to learning?

Answer 3

Perceptions result when a person gives meaning to external stimuli or sensations.

Question 4

Explain the factors that affect an individuals perception?

Answer 4

Physical Organism
Goals and Values
Self Concept
Time and Oppurtunity
Element of Threat

Question 5

Define Insight.

Answer 5

Insight involves the grouping of perceptions into meaningful wholes.

Example: during straight-and-level flight in an aircraft with a fixed-pitch propeller, the revolutions per minute (rpm) increase
when the throttle is opened and decrease when it is closed. On the other hand, rpm changes can also result from changes in aircraft pitch attitude without changes in power setting. Obviously, engine speed, power setting, airspeed, and aircraft attitude are all related.

Question 6

How can an instructor ensuure that a learner develops insight during flight training?

Answer 6

• Help the learner understand how each piece relates to all other pieces of the total pattern of the task to be learned.
• Provide a secure and non threatening environment in which to be learned.
• Help the learner acquire and maintain a favorable self concept.

Question 7

How does a learner aquire knowledge?

Answer 7

Memorization - Learners acquires and memorizes facts

Understanding - Learners begins to organize knowledge to formulate understanding

Application - learner learns to use the knowledge they have compiled to solve problems and make decisions

Question 8

How can an instructor help learners in acquiring knowledge?

Answer 8

a. Ask learners to recite or practice newly acquired knowledge.

b. Ask questioons that probe learners understanding and prompt them to think about what they have learned.

c. Present Oppurtunities for learners to apply what they know to solving problems or making decisions

d. Present learners with problems and decisions that test the limits of their knowledge.

e. Demonstrate the benefits of understanding and being able to apply knowledge