Fundamentals of Instructing

• The effective instructor understands the subject being taught, the student, the learning process, and the interrelationships that exist
• An effective instructor also realizes learning is a complex procedure and assists each student in reaching the learning outcomes while helping the student build self-esteem and confidence [Figure 2-1]
• Through memory, students are able to recall information
• Once information is learned its important for the instructor to set the conditions for the Retention and Transfer of Learning
• Scenario-based training helps students relate what they've learned

Effective Communication:

• Effective Communication is simply asking the question, has message sent translated to message received
• There are various cues and questions you can ask in order to determine if understanding has occurred

The Teaching Process:

• By using a combination of teaching methods (lecture, group learning, and discussion) and instructional aids (audio/visual and handouts), students can achieve the instructional objective
• It is through the teaching process that knowledge can be turned into practical knowledge
• Instructors must therefore understand the concepts and principles pertinent to human behavior, how people learn, and effective communication in order to apply them in the classroom

Assessment:

Planning Instructional Activities:

Instructor Responsibilities and Professionalism:

Flight Instructor Techniques:

Risk Management:

• Risk management

Other Documents:

• FOI Quick Reference
• Instructor Endorsement Records
• Advisory Circular (61-65) Certification: Pilots and Flight and Ground Instructors

Conclusion:

• A good CFI is always learning, and a resource that may be particularly helpful is the AOPA's CFI-to-CFI newsletter
• The AOPA offers flight guides for instructors

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