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How To Teach FlyingPart I

Presented by

Bryan Neville

FAA Inspector


How To Teach Flying

Methods

and

Principles


Resource

• Aviation Instructor’s Handbook– FAA-H-8083-9


The Learning Process

• Learning Theory• Definition of Learning• Characteristics of

Learning• Principles of Learning• Levels of Learning

• Learning Physical Skills

• Memory• Retention of Learning• Transfer of learning


Human Behavior

• Control of Human Behavior

• Human Needs

• Defense Mechanisms

• Being a Practical Psychologist

• Mistakes Happen Because of– Fatigue, Stress, Complacency, Personal

Conflict, Fear, Confusion, Oversight, Lack of Awareness, Lack of a Sense of Urgency


Human BehaviorOne Example

Item Weight Moment/1000

Empty Weight 1,150.7 34.1

Pilot/Passenger 310 12

Baggage (area 1) 30 2

Usable Fuel 147 5.7

______ _____

Totals 1,637.7 53.8



• Total weight =

• 1637.7

• Moment/1000 =

• 53.8

• Fwd CG Limit is 28• Aft CG Limit is 32

• 1637.7 / 53.8 = 30.44

• So, we’re Okay• Or, Are We?



•Fwd CG Limit is 28•Aft CG Limit is 32

•53,800 / 1637.7 = 32.85

•So, Now We’re Not Okay


Effective Communication

• Basic Elements– Source

– Symbols

– Receiver

• Barriers to Effective Communication– Lack of Common

Experience

– Confusion

– Interference

• Developing Communication Skills– Role Playing

– Instructional Communication

• Listening

• Questioning

– Instructional Enhancement


Another Example

• Add These Numbers in Your Head– 1,000

– 40

– 1,000

– 10

– 1,000

– 40

– 10

• What is Your Answer?• Write it Down.• 4,000

• Or,• 3,100


The Teaching Process• Preparation

– Elements of Performance-Based Objectives• Description

• Conditions

• Criteria

• Presentation

• Application

• Review

• Evaluation


Teaching Methods

• Organizing Material

• Lecture Method

• Cooperative or Group Learning Method

• Guided Discussion Method

• Demonstration-Performance Method

• Computer-Based Training Method


Organizing Material

• Introduction– Attention

– Motivation

– Overview

• Development (Body)– Past to Present

– Simple to Complex

– Known to Unknown

– Most Frequently Used to Least Frequently Used

• Conclusion


Lecture Method

• Teaching Lecture– Preparing the Lecture– Suitable Language– Types of Delivery– Use of Notes

• Formal versus Informal Lecture

• Advantages and Disadvantages


Cooperative or Group Learning• Conditions and Controls• Heterogeneous Groups• Clear, Complete

Directions and Instructions

• Students Must Buy Into the Objectives

• Positive Interdependence• Opportunity for Success

• Access to Must-Learn Information

• Sufficient Time for Learning

• Positive Social Interaction Behavior and Attitudes

• Individual Accountability• Recognition/Rewards for

Group Success• Debrief on Group Efforts


Guided Discussion

• Use of Questions

• Planning

• Student Preparation

• Instructor Technique– Introduction– Discussion– Conclusion


Demonstration-Performance

• Explanation

• Demonstration

• Student Performance/Instructor Supervision– Two Different Actions But Performed at the

Same Time

• Evaluation


Computer-Based Training

• Personal Computer

• Web-Based

• PCATD

• FTD

• Instructor Oversight


Critique and Evaluation

• Critique– Purpose– Characteristics– Methods– Ground Rules


Critique and Evaluation

• Evaluation

• Oral Quizzes

• Written Tests

• Test Development

• Performance Tests


Instructional Aids• Theory, Reasons, Guidelines

• Types of Instructional Aids– Boards– Printed Material– Enhanced Materials– Projected Material– Video– Models, Mock-Ups, Cutaways– Test Preparation Materials


Instructor Responsibilities

• Helping Students Learn

• Providing Adequate Instruction

• Supervision

• Endorsements and Recommendations

• Pilot Proficiency


Instructor Professionalism

• Sincerity• Acceptance of the

Student• Personal Appearance

and Habits• Demeanor• Safety Practices and

Accident Prevention

• Proper Language• Self-Improvement• Minimizing Student

Frustrations• Responsibilities to the

Student, the Public, and the FAA


Techniques of Flight Instruction

• Telling and Doing• Integrated Flight

Instruction• Obstacles to Learning• Positive Exchange of

Flight Controls• Use of Distractions

• Aeronautical Decision Making

• Factors Affecting Decision Making

• Operational Pitfalls• Evaluating Student

Decision Making


Planning Instructional Activity

• Course of Training

• Blocks of Learning

• Training Syllabus

• Lesson Plans– Purpose– Characteristics– Proper Use– Format


Professional Development

• Growth and Development

• Safety Advocate– Aviation Safety

Counselors

• Sources of Material– Printed

– Audio/Video

– Electronic

• Continuing Education– Government

– Educational Institutions

– Commercial Organizations

– Industry Organizations


Summary• The Learning Process

• Human Behavior

• Effective Communications

• The Teaching Process

• Teaching Methods

• Evaluation

• Instructional Aids

• Instructor Responsibilities & Professionalism

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