414 Final Flashcards
What are the characteristics of learning?
Learning is….
Result from experience
Active process
Multifaceted
Purposeful
Behaviorism
type of learning where you get rewarded for whatever you are doing
Cognitive Theory
changing the way the student thinks, feels, acts
Perception
using our senses, majority of learning comes from visual
Laws of Learning
Readiness Effect Exercise Primacy Intensity Recency
What is the definition of learning?
A change in behavior due to an experience
What are the 4 levels of learning?
Rote
Understanding
Application
Correlation
Responsibilities of all aviation instructors
Help learners learn Provide adequate instruction Emphasize the positive Ensure aviation safety Demand appropriate standards of performance
Additional responsibilities of flight instructors
Pilot proficiency
Flight instructor endorsements
Additional endorsements
Pilot supervision
Practical test recommendations
Learner’s pre-solo flight thought process
Evaluation of the student’s flying ability
See + avoid responsibilities
Ways to minimize learner frustration?
Keep learners informed
Critique constructively
Give credit when due Approach learners as individuals Motivate learners Be consistent Admit errors
Example of positive transfer of learning
rectangular course to traffic pattern
Example of negative transfer of learning
flaps in the archer vs flaps in Cessna
Characteristics of a well planned lesson plan
C- content R- relation to course of training I - Instructional steps S - Scope P - Practicality F - Flexibility U - Unity
What is parasite drag?
drag caused by the aircraft’s shape, construction-type, and material.
Skin Friction Drag
result of the aircraft’s surface being rough