The Teaching Process

Question 1

Which method of presentation is desirable for teaching a skill such as a ground school lesson on using a flight computer?

Answer 1

Demonstration/Performance Method

Question 2

In the teaching process, which method of presentation is suitable for presenting new material, summarizing ideas, and for showing relationships between theory and practice?

Answer 2

Lecture Method

Question 3

What is the proper sequence for the subparts of an introduction?

Answer 3

1. Attention 2. Motivation 3. Overview

Question 4

In organizing lesson material, which step sets the stage for everything to come?

Answer 4

Introduction

Question 5

What are common ways of arranging material to help the student understand important relationships?

Answer 5

1. Simple to complex
2. Past to present
3. Known to unknown

Question 6

When teaching material arranged by known to unknown, an instructor is using what?

Answer 6

The student’s previous experiences and knowledge.

Question 7

The first step in preparing a lecture is to…

Answer 7

establish the objective and desired outcome.

Question 8

What is a key weakness of using a lecture to teach?

Answer 8

The instructor must develop a keen perception for subtle responses and be able to interpret the meaning of these reactions.

Question 9

What is a key advantage of using a lecture to teach?

Answer 9

It uses time economically.

Question 10

The distinguishing characteristic of an informal lecture is what?

Answer 10

Student participation

Question 11

What is Cooperative or Group Learning?

Answer 11

Organizes students into small groups where they work together to maximize their own and each other’s learning

Question 12

What is the advantage of Cooperative or Group Learning?

Answer 12

Students can achieve greater success than if they study alone.

Question 13

What is the key to success of Cooperative or Group Learning?

Answer 13

Continual, active participation of the student.

Question 14

In a guided discussion, learning is achieved through the…

Answer 14

skillful use of questions

Question 15

In a guided discussion, leadoff questions should generally begin with …

Answer 15

“How” or “Why”

Question 16

When it appears students have adequately discussed the ideas presented during a guided discussion, one of the most valuable tools an instructor can use is…

Answer 16

an interim summary of what the students accomplished

Question 17

What are the elements of Performance-based objectives?

Answer 17

1. Descriptions of the skill (measureable)
2. Conditions
3. Criteria (standards).

Question 18

What is a training syllabus?

Answer 18

Consists of the blocks of learning to be completed in the most efficient order.

Question 19

What is a lesson plan?

Answer 19

An outline for the teaching procedure to be used in one instructional period.

Question 20

What are the four steps of the teaching process?

Answer 20

Prep-PARE

1. Preparation
2. Presentation
3. Application
4. Review and Evaluation

Question 21

What are the elements of a lesson plan?

Answer 21

1. Objectives
2. Elements
3. Schedule
4. Equipment
5. Instructor’s Actions
6. Student’s Actions
7. Completion Standards

Question 22

What is teaching?

Answer 22

Providing a learner with instruction toward a learning goal.

Question 23

What are the steps in the Demonstration/Performance method?

Answer 23

1. Instructor Explains
2. Instructor Demonstrates
3. Learner Performs & Instructor Supervises
4. Instructor Evaluates

Question 24

What are some of the training delivery methods?

Answer 24

Lecture

Guided Discussion

Computer Assisted

Drill and Practice

Demonstration/Performance

(Lucy Got Crazy DD)

Question 25

What is Problem-Based Learning?

Answer 25

Teaching through solving real-life problems. The Scenario-based training is an example.

Question 26

What are key steps in the Preparation step of the Teaching Process?

Answer 26

1. Objectives 2. Sequence 3. Aids 4. Activities 5. Assessment 6. Timeline 7. Review (OSAAATR)

Question 27

How should instructional aids used in teaching/learning process not be used?

Answer 27

As a crutch by the instructor.

Question 28

What do you call a question that is directed to an entire group to stimulate thought and response from each group member?

Answer 28

An Overhead Question

Question 29

What are the essential teaching skills?

Answer 29

People skills Subject matter expertise Assessment skills Management skills (P-SAM)

Question 30

What are the properties of a good scenario?

Answer 30

1. Is not a test 2. No one right answer 3. No obvious answer 4. Does not promote errors 5. Promotes situational awareness and opportunities for decision-making

Question 31

What are the characteristics of an effective question?

Answer 31

Applies to the subject of instruction Is brief and concise, but also clear and definite Is adapted to the learner's ability, experience and stage in training Centers on only one idea Presents a challenge to the learners

Question 32

What are the characteristics of effective problems for Problem Based Learning?

Answer 32

Relate to the real world so learners want to solve them Require learners to make decisions Are open-ended and not limited to one correct answer Are connected to previously learned knowledge as well as new knowledge Challenge learners to think critically

Question 33

What is the drill and practice method?

Answer 33

Learning and retention occurs through repititive exercise toward an objective.

Question 34

Faulty performance due to student overconfidence should be corrected by \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.

Answer 34

Increasing the standard of performance for each lesson

Question 35

What is the primary consideration in determining the length and frequency of flight instruction periods?

Answer 35

Fatigue

Question 36

What are the subparts of an introduction, in proper sequence?

Answer 36

Attention Motivation Overview (AMO)

Question 37

How is a good training objective constructed?

Answer 37

At the completion of this lesson, the learner should be able to [action verb] [description of the knowledge/skill/attitude].

Question 38

What are the types of training objectives?

Answer 38

Decision-based Objectives Performance-based Objectives