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Task C - The Teaching Process
Task C - The Teaching Process
Lesson Objective:
To determine that the student exhibits instructional knowledge of the teaching process by describing the
following elements:
Preparation of a Lesson
Organization of Material
Training Delivery Methods
Problem Based Learning
Instructional Aids and Training Technologies
Instructor Actions:
Present Objectives and Standards
Teach Lesson from Presentation
Ask and Answer Student Questions
Assign Student Homework
Check Student’s Post Lesson Quiz Results
Student Actions:
Participate in Lesson and Take Notes
Ask and Respond to Questions and Scenarios
Pass the Post Lesson Quiz
Completion Standards:
Student is able to understand and differentiate between the different lesson elements. Student is further
able to apply this acquired knowledge in flight training/flight operation scenarios effectively and
appropriately.
Lesson Sources:
Aviation Instructor’s Handbook – FAA-H-8083-9
PREPARATION OF A LESSON
A determination of objectives and standards precedes instruction. For the aviation instructor, the
objectives listed in the syllabus are the starting point.
How can you keep your student’s attention? By following a lesson plan guideline and using the elements
seen below.
ORGANIZATION OF MATERIAL
After determining objectives and standards, the instructor formulates a plan of action to lead and teach the
students through the lesson plan.
Lesson Introduction
The introduction sets the stage for everything to come. There are 3 main areas to focus on when creating
your lesson introduction.
1. Attention
a. The purpose of this element is to focus your student’s attention to the lesson material.
You may start by telling a story or a joke or showing a video to the class.
2. Motivation
a. Student’s need to feel motivated to learn. In other words they want to know that what
they are learning is important and will serve them in real life scenarios and situations.
3. Overview
a. Every lesson should contain an overview that tells the group or student what will be
covered (generally) in the lesson you are about to present. It should be a clear and concise
road map.
Lesson Development
This is the main part of the lesson. Here the instructor develops the subject matter in a manner that helps
students achieve the desired outcome.
1. Past to Present
a. In this pattern, lesson elements are organized and arranged in chronological order.
2. Simple to Complex
a. In this organization pattern, lesson elements are organized and arranged starting with the
most simple elements first and leading into more complex elements.
3. Known to Unknown
a. With this technique an instructor begins a lesson reviewing things a student already
knows and guides them into new, unknown topics and elements.
4. Most to Least Used
a. This organization flow is when the instructor begins by teaching the most commonly
used items and flows into elements that are not used as frequently.
Lesson Conclusion
An effective conclusion retraces the important elements of the lesson and relates them to the objectives.
New ideas should not be introduced in the conclusion as this can confuse students.
Lecture Method
In the lecture method, the instructor delivers knowledge via lectures to learners who are mostly silent
participants.
Pros: Good for introducing new topics. Good for teaching large class sizes. Can be easily
combined with other training delivery methods.
Cons: Not good for attention to detail. Not good for individualized teaching. Not good for finding
out how much students understand.
Demonstration-Performance Method
This is when an instructor demonstrates a mental or physical skill and then the student attempts to
reproduce that same skill in an effective manner.
Pros: Good for demonstration. Good for introducing skills in flying maneuvers. Good for
monitoring student performance. Good for individualized teaching.
Cons: Not good for mobility and versatility. Not good for teaching multiple students or larger
class sizes.
LESSON SUMMARY
In this lesson we discussed the importance of the teaching process. We discussed how to prepare and
deliver training lessons, how to organize training materials, the various delivery methods, and the use of
instructional aids.