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The teaching process organizes the material an instructor wishes to teach in such a way that the learner understands what is being taught. An effective instructor uses a combination of teaching methods as well as instructional aids to achieve this goal.
By being well prepared, an effective instructor presents and applies lesson material, and also periodically assesses how well the learner is learning. An effective instructor never stops learning. He or she maintains currency in the subject matter being taught, as well as how to teach it by reading professional journals and other aviation publications, many of which can be viewed or purchased via the Internet, another source of valuable aviation information for professional instructors.
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- Introduction to The Teaching Process
- What Is Teaching?
- Instructor’s Code of Conduct
- Course of Training
- Preparation of a Lesson (Part One)
- Preparation of a Lesson (Part Two)
- Organization of Material
- Training Delivery Methods (Part One)
- Training Delivery Methods (Part Two)
- Training Delivery Methods (Part Three)
- Training Delivery Methods (Part Four)
- Problem-Based Learning
- Electronic Learning (E-Learning)
- Cooperative or Group Learning Method
- Demonstration-Performance Method
- Drill and Practice Method
- Application and Assessment of the Lesson
- Instructional Aids and Training Technologies (Part One)
- Instructional Aids and Training Technologies (Part Two)
- Instructional Aids and Training Technologies (Part Three)
- Test Preparation Material and Future Developments
Recommended
Flight Instructor Oral Exam Guide – The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) administers oral as well as written exams for pilot certification and flight review. These exam guides teach applicants not only what to expect, but also how to exhibit subject mastery and confidence under scrutiny. In this series, the most consistent questions asked in each exam are provided in a question-and-answer format, with information sources for further study. Applicants facing the oral exams will benefit from the topics discussed and the further study materials provided, which have been updated to reflect important FAA regulatory, procedural, and training changes, including fundamentals of instruction, technical subject areas, an appendix with the latest version of the FAA’s Advisory Circular (AC) 61-65, and including a chapter on “Scenario-Based Training” by Arlynn McMahon (author of “Train Like You Fly”).
The Flight Instructor’s Manual is an invaluable reference for flight instructor applicants and serves as an indispensable guide for both new and experienced instructors (CFIs). The Fifth Edition is edited by William K. Kershner’s son, William C. Kershner. This manual is organized so that each chapter serves as a stand-alone reference for a particular phase of instruction, allowing each to be used as “how to instruct” guides on topics such as fundamentals of flight instruction (FOI), presolo instruction, first solo to the private certificate, advanced VFR instruction, introduction to aerobatic instruction, and instrument instruction. The book also features a comprehensive spin syllabus, material on multi-engine airplanes, instructing international students, teaching ground school, and setting up tests.