Classroom Training Techniques

Question 1

Guidelines for instructional aids (OROS)

Answer 1

O- OBJECTIVE: clearly establishes the lesson objective
R- RESEARCH: gather necessary data through research
O- ORGANIZE OUTLINE: organize data in an outline
S- SUPPORT WITH INSTRUCTIONAL AIDS: aids determine what to support with instructional aids
Training media does the teaching, teaching aids support the instructors teaching

Question 2

Responsibilities for all instructors (10 things)

Answer 2

1. Helping students learn
2. Providing adequate instruction
3. Demanding adequate standards of performance
4. Emphasizing the positive
5. Evaluation of student piloting abilities
6. Pilot supervision
7. Practical test recommendations
8. Flight instructor endorsements
9. Additional training and endorsements
10. Pilot proficiency

Question 3

Professionalism (qualifications of a professional)

Answer 3

1. Professionalism is achieved only after extended training and research
2. Professionalism exists only when a service is performed
3. Professionals must be able to reason logically and accurately
4. Professionals don’t limit actions and decisions to standard patterns and practice
5. True performance as a professional is based on study and research
6. Professionalism demands a code of ethics

Question 4

Professionalism (Public image)

Answer 4

1. Sincerity: be straight forward and honest
2. Acceptance of the student: treat student with respect and accept who they are
3. Personal appearance and habits: attire worn should be appropriate to a professional status
4. Demeanor: calm, thoughtful and disciplined
5. Safety practices and accident prevention: flight instructor must set a good example by carefully observing all regulations and safety practice
6. Proper language: avoid profanity. Assure understanding of new phrases and terms
7. Self-improvement: flight instructors should constantly look for ways to improve their qualifications, effectiveness and the service they provide
8. Minimizing student frustrations: develop techniques to encourage rather than discourage learning

Question 5

Minimizing student frustrations (BAGMACK)

Answer 5

B- BE CONSISTENT: don’t change your thoughts and confuse the student
A- ADMIT ERROS: be honest with student don’t try to hide anything
G- GIVE CREDIT WHEN DUE: break things down for student and give appropriate credit
M- MOTIVATE STUDENTS: give praise and or positive remarks
A- APPROACH AS INDIVIDUALS: don’t assume they know things just because another student did
C- CRITICIZE CONSTRUCTIVELY: give feed back and how to correct things. Be specific
K- KEEP STUDENT INFORMED: inform student of there progress. Let them know what’s ahead

Question 6

Reasons for using instructional aids (VRAT)

Answer 6

V- VISUALIZE: help student visualize what’s being taught
R- RETAIN KNOWLEDGE: helps students to retain what was taught
A- ATTENTION: holds the students attention and keeps them interested
T- TIME EFFICIENT: effective use of time and can teach more in less time