FOI Mnemonics

Question 1

Defense Mechanism

Answer 1

DR DR FCPR
Denial
Repression
Displacement
Rationalization
Fantasy
Compensation
Projection
Reaction Formation

Question 2

Abnormal Reactions to Stress

Answer 2

PRE SIM

• Painstaking self -control
• Rapid changes in emotions
• Extreme over-cooperations
• Severe anger directed towards the flight instructor, service personnel
• Inappropriate laughter or singing
• Marker changes in mood on different lessons

Question 3

Basic Elements of Communication

Answer 3

SSR
Source- the sender
Symbols- words, expression, gestures
Receiver- listener, student, reader

Question 4

Barriers to Effective Communication

Answer 4

COIL
Confusion between the symbol, and symbolized object
Overuse of abstraction
Interference
Lack of common experience

Question 5

Developing Communication Skills

Answer 5

LIQIR
Listening
Instructional Communication
Questioning
Instructional enhancement
Role Playing

Question 6

Learning Theory

Answer 6

BICC
Behaviorism
Information Processing Theory
Cognitive Theory
Constructivism

Question 7

Perceptions and Insight

Answer 7

G-STEP
Goals and values
Self-concept
Time and Opportunity
Element of threat
Physical Organism

Question 8

Acquiring Knowledge

Answer 8

MUC
Memorization
Understanding
Concept Learning

Question 9

The laws of learning

Answer 9

REEPIR
Readiness
Exercise
Effect
Primacy 
Intensity
Recency

Question 10

Three Domains of Learning

Answer 10

CAP
Cognitive (thinking)
Affective (feeling)
Psychomotor (doing)

Question 11

Cognitive

Answer 11

RUAC
Rote
Understanding
Application
Correlation

Question 12

Affective

Answer 12

ARVOI
Awareness
Response
Value
Organizing
Integration

Question 13

Psychomotor

Answer 13

OIPH
Observation
Imitation
Practice
Habit

Question 14

Characteristics of Learning

Answer 14

PEAM
Purposeful
Experience
Active Process
Multifaceted

Question 15

Acquiring Skill Knowledge

Answer 15

CAA
Cognitive Stage
Associative Stage
Automatic Response Stage

Question 16

Types of Practice

Answer 16

DBR
Deliberate
Blocked
Random

Question 17

Scenario Based Training

Answer 17

HIC
Has a clear set of objectives
Is tailored to the needs of the students
Capitalizes on the subtle differences of the local environment

Question 18

How to reduce error

Answer 18

DR CULT
Developing routines 
Raising awareness
Check for errors
Using Reminders
Learning and practicing
Taking time and don't rush

Question 19

Memory and forgetting

Answer 19

SSL
Sensory
Short term
Long term memory

Question 20

Forgetting

Answer 20

RIFRS
Retrieval failure
Interference
Fading
Repression
Suppression

Question 21

Retention of learning

Answer 21

MRLAMP

• Meaningful repetition aids recall
• Recall is prompted by association
• Learning with all the senses is most effective
• Favorable Attitudes aid retention
• Mnemonics
• Praise stimulates recall

Question 22

Essential Teaching Skill

Answer 22

PAMS
People Skills
Assessment Skills
Management Skills
Subject Matter Expertise

Question 23

PPAR

Answer 23

Preparation
Presentation
Application
Review

Question 24

Training Delivery Methods

Answer 24

LGECCDD

• Lecture
• Guided discussion
• E-Learning
• Computer assisted Learning
• Cooperative or Group Learning
• Demonstration/Performance method
• Drill and Practice

Question 25

Training Delivery Methods: Characteristics of an Effective Question

Answer 25

HICS RR - Has a specific purpose - Is clear in meaning - Contains a single idea - Stimulates thought - Requires definite answers - Relates to previously covered information

Question 26

Problem-Based Learning: Characteristics of a good scenario

Answer 26

IWDSS - Is not a test - Will not have one. right answer - Does not offer an obvious answer - Should not promote errors - Should promote situational awareness and opportunities for decision making

Question 27

Instructional Aids and Training Technologies: Guidelines for effective instructional aids

Answer 27

CGOS - Clearly established the lesson objective - Gather necessary data by researching the support material - Organize the material into an outline or a lesson plan - Select the ideas to be supported with instructional aids

Question 28

Characteristics of an effective assessment

Answer 28

``` FASTCOCO Flexible Acceptable Specific Thoughtful Comprehensive Objective Constructive Organized ```

Question 29

Characteristics of a good written test

Answer 29

``` DRCOVU Discriminate Reliable Comprehensive Objective Valid Usable ```

Question 30

Characteristics of Effective Questions

Answer 30

ABCAP - Apply to subject of instruction - Brief and concise - Center on one idea - Adapt to the ability of the student - Present a challenge to a student

Question 31

Types of Questions to Avoid

Answer 31

``` POT BIT Puzzle Oversize Toss-up Bewilderment Irrelevant Trick Questions ```

Question 32

Types of Critiques

Answer 32

ISSISW - Instructor Student Critique - Student-Led Critique - Small Group Critique - Individual Student Critique by another Student - Self Critique - Written Critique

Question 33

Professional Developement: Instructor Responsibilities

Answer 33

HEMPSS - Helping Students Learn - Emphasize the positive - Minimizing Student frustrations - Provide adequate instruction - Standards of performance - Safety

Question 34

Ways to Minimize Student Frustrations

Answer 34

MACKBAG - Motivate Students - Approach students as individuals - Criticize constructively - Keep students informed - Be consistent - Admit error - Give credit when due

Question 35

Additional Flight Instructor Responsibilities

Answer 35

PEEP PASS - Pilot supervision - Evaluation of student piloting ability - Endorsements for Flight Instruction - Practical Test recommendations - Additional training and endorsements - Pilot Proficiency - See and avoid responsibility - Student's pre-solo flight thought process

Question 36

Professionalism

Answer 36

SADPP - Sincerity - Acceptance of the Student - Demeanor - Personal Appearance and Habits - Proper Language