FOI – Chapter 4 – Teaching Methods

Question 1 of 56

1. Question

In the teaching process, which method of presentation is suitable for presenting new material, for summarizing ideas, and for showing relationships between theory and practice?

Lecture method.
Integrated instruction method.
Demonstration/performance method.

Question 2 of 56

2. Question

What is one advantage of a lecture?

A lecture is effective in showing relationships between theory and practice.
Excellent when additional research is required.
Allows for maximum attainment of certain types of learning outcomes.

Question 3 of 56

3. Question

Which teaching method is most economical in terms of the time required to present a given amount of material?

Briefing.
Teaching lecture.
Demonstration/performance.

Question 4 of 56

4. Question

Which is a true statement regarding the teaching lecture?

Delivering the lecture in an extemporaneous manner is not recommended.
Instructor receives direct feedback from students which is easy to interpret.
Instructor must develop a keen perception for subtle responses and be able to interpret the meaning of these reactions.

Question 5 of 56

5. Question

The first step in preparing a lecture is to

research the subject.
develop the main ideas or key points.
establish the objective and desired outcome.

Question 6 of 56

6. Question

During a teaching lecture, what would detract from an instructor’s dignity and reflect upon the student’s intelligence?

Use of figurative language.
Errors in grammar and use of vulgarisms.
Using picturesque slang and colloquialisms.

Question 7 of 56

7. Question

The distinguishing characteristic of an informal lecture is the

use of visual aids.
student's participation.
requirement for informal notes.

Question 8 of 56

8. Question

An instructor can inspire active student participation during informal lectures through the use of

questions.
visual aids.
encouragement.

Question 9 of 56

9. Question

When an instructor is teaching in a lecture environment (s)he should

maintain a consistent tone of voice and pace of speaking.
try to use simple rather than complex words.
move from the unknown to the known.

Question 10 of 56

10. Question

An instructional strategy which organizes students into small groups so that they can work together to maximize their own and each other’s learning is called

workshop learning.
heterogeneous group learning.
cooperative or group learning.

Question 11 of 56

11. Question

The most significant characteristic of group learning is that students tend to

actively participate in the learning process.
continually requires active participation of both the student and the instructor.
usually requires passive participation of the student.

Question 12 of 56

12. Question

The main reason that students are put in cooperative learning groups is so they

learn and help each other.
can individually achieve greater success than if they were to study alone.
learn that teamwork is essential if all members are to learn equally well.

Question 13 of 56

13. Question

The main advantage(s) with heterogeneous groups are that students tend to

think for themselves since they are in a group of dissimilar students.
interact and achieve in ways and at levels that are rarely found with other instructional strategies.
interact and achieve since they are in a group of similar students.

Question 14 of 56

14. Question

To achieve meaningful learning on the part of all in a group, instructors must

interact with individuals in the group so as to ensure lesson objectives are being met.
determine and outline clearly what the lesson objectives and completion standards are.
consider the background abilities of students.

Question 15 of 56

15. Question

In a guided discussion, learning is achieved through the

skillful use of questions.
use of questions, each of which contains several ideas.
use of reverse questions directed to the class as a whole.

Question 16 of 56

16. Question

A question directed to an entire group to stimulate thought and response from each group member is identified as

Relay.
Overhead.
Rhetorical.

Question 17 of 56

17. Question

In a guided discussion, leadoff questions should usually begin with

why.
what.
when.

Question 18 of 56

18. Question

To begin a guided discussion, instructors should ask a leadoff question that begins with

who or when.
what.
why or how.

Question 19 of 56

19. Question

Which question would be best as a leadoff question for a guided discussion on the subject of torque?

Does torque affect an airplane?
How does torque affect an airplane?
What effect does torque have on an airplane in a turn?

Question 20 of 56

20. Question

When it appears students have adequately discussed the ideas presented during a guided discussion, one of the most valuable tools an instructor can use is

a session of verbal testing.
a written test on the subject discussed.
an interim summary of what the students accomplished.

Question 21 of 56

21. Question

Which statement about the guided discussion method of teaching is true?

The lesson objective becomes apparent at the application level of learning.
Students without a background in the subject can also be included in the discussion.
Unless the students have some knowledge to exchange with each other, they cannot reach the desired learning outcomes.

Question 22 of 56

22. Question

Which method of presentation is desirable for teaching a skill such as ground school lesson on the flight computer?

Lecture/application.
Presentation/practice.
Demonstration/performance.

Question 23 of 56

23. Question

What are the essential steps in the demonstration/performance method of teaching?

Demonstration, practice, and evaluation.
Demonstration, student performance, and evaluation.
Explanation, demonstration, student performance, instructor supervision, and evaluation.

Question 24 of 56

24. Question

What is the last step in the demonstration/performance method?

Summary.
Evaluation.
Student performance.

Question 25 of 56

25. Question

In the demonstration/performance method of instruction, which two separate actions are performed concurrently?

Instructor explanation and demonstration.
Student performance and instructor supervision.
Instructor explanation and student demonstration.

Question 26 of 56

26. Question

The drill and practice method of instruction is based on which of the following learning principles?

Primary.
Effect.
Exercise.

Question 27 of 56

27. Question

The basic demonstration/performance method of instruction consists of several steps in proper order. They are

instructor tells–student does; student tells–student does; student does–instructor evaluates.
instructor tells–instructor does; student tells–instructor does; student does–instructor evaluates.
instructor tells–instructor does; student tells–instructor does; student tells–student does; student does–instructor evaluates.

Question 28 of 56

28. Question

Students should be given the opportunity to ask questions during which step of the demonstration/performance method?

Instructor supervision.
Evaluation.
Explanation.

Question 29 of 56

29. Question

A post-flight debriefing is an example of which step in the demonstration/performance method?

Instructor supervision.
Evaluation.
Explanation.

Question 30 of 56

30. Question

The telling and doing technique promotes learning because

students learn more by passively watching a task rather than engaging in it themselves.
things that are most often repeated are best remembered.
it consists of one simple step to remember; that of the instructor telling and doing.

Question 31 of 56

31. Question

The overall learning objective of a scenario-based training (SBT) is

that students will improve their ability to recall previously learned information.
for the student to be more prepared to make good decisions based on a variety of real world situations.
to promote situational awareness and opportunities for decision making.

Question 32 of 56

32. Question

What is a characteristic of an effective scenario?

It should not promote errors.
It should be in the form of a test.
It should include an account of a real world situation that contains an educational message.

Question 33 of 56

33. Question

“A type of learning environment in which lessons are structured to confront students with problems encountered in real life that force them to reach real world solutions” is the definition of what?

Problem-Based Learning.
Case Study Method.
Collaborative Problem-Solving Method.

Question 34 of 56

34. Question

Which of the following is true concerning effective problem-based learning?

Effective PBL problems are open ended and not limited to one correct answer.
Effective PBL problems are only connected to previously learned information.
Effective PBL problems begin with a reason to fly because a pilot's decisions will differ depending on the motivation.

Question 35 of 56

35. Question

A written or oral account of a real world situation that contains an educational message for the student describes what?

The Collaborative Problem-Solving Method.
The Scenario-Based Training Method.
The Case Study Method.

Question 36 of 56

36. Question

The three types of problem-based learning instruction are:

Scenario-based training, the collaborative problem-solving method, and the case study method.
Scenario-based training, the critical thinking method, and the case study method.
Scenario-based training, the cooperative problem-solving method, and the case study method.

Question 37 of 56

37. Question

The likely cause of a pilot ignoring the requirements for minimum fuel reserve is most likely overconfidence, disregard for applicable regulations, or

lack of flight planning.
acute fatigue.
learning plateau.

Question 38 of 56

38. Question

Which statement is true regarding e-learning?

The instructor need not be actively involved with the student when using a form of e-learning.
E-learning can be used as the sole means of instruction for a student.
An advantage of e-learning includes higher levels of mastery and retention.

Question 39 of 56

39. Question

What is one reason why flight schools use flight simulation in training students?

All flight simulation time can be credited for actual flight time.
Students can practice scenarios that would be unwise or unsafe to perform in real-life.
Instructor oversight is not required when students perform maneuvers on a flight simulator.

Question 40 of 56

40. Question

The capabilities of the most recently developed computer-based training (CBT) systems allow the presentation to be customized based on the user’s

responses.
previous experience.
wants and desires.

Question 41 of 56

41. Question

The major advantage of Computer-Assisted Learning (CAL) is that it is interactive; the computer will respond in different ways depending on student

background.
input.
training.

Question 42 of 56

42. Question

Among the many advantages of computer-based training (CBT) over other forms of instruction is that the computer can respond in different ways depending on the student’s

age.
mathematical ability.
input.

Question 43 of 56

43. Question

Which statement is true regarding e-learning?

A major limitation of e-learning is that it can be conducted from alternate locations.
Improper or excessive use of e-learning should be avoided.
E-learning requires a student to learn at the pace provided by the monitoring instructor.

Question 44 of 56

44. Question

Which method allows a student to control the pace of instruction?

Simulation.
Role playing games.
Computer-assisted learning (CAL).

Question 45 of 56

45. Question

Which statement is true regarding Computer-Assisted Learning, or CAL?

CAL will not be able to indicate a student's weak or strong areas.
CAL is used by flight schools so students can practice scenarios that are unwise to perform in an actual aircraft.
The student controls the pace and content of instruction.

Question 46 of 56

46. Question

During integrated flight instruction, the instructor must be sure the student

develops the habit of looking for other traffic.
is able to control the aircraft for extended periods under IMC.
can depend on the flight instruments when maneuvering by outside references.

Question 47 of 56

47. Question

What is integrated flight instruction?

Flight instruction during which the student learns by sole reference to the flight instruments.
Flight instruction that combines the use of flight simulation with actual flight.
Flight instruction during which students are taught to perform flight maneuvers by outside visual references and reference to flight instruments.

Question 48 of 56

48. Question

For integrated flight instruction to be fully effective, what must take place?

A student must rely on the instructor for collision avoidance.
The use of instrument references should begin the first time each new maneuver is introduced.
Students must already have learned the feel of the aircraft while conducting maneuvers.

Question 49 of 56

49. Question

Foremost among the objectives of integrated flight instruction is

encouraging habit patterns for observing and referencing the flight instruments.
developing the student's ability to operate in IMC.
ensuring the student is completely dependent on the instruments during VFR flight.

Question 50 of 56

50. Question

What is a benefit of learning to habitually give attention to instrument indications during primary training?

Cruising performance will increase by holding precise headings and altitudes.
Students will be completely prepared for their instrument checkride.
Students will be more likely to watch for other traffic.

Question 51 of 56

51. Question

Which of the following is the primary objective of integrated flight instruction?

To develop the student's habit of constantly monitoring both his or her performance and the aircraft's performance.
To develop a proper scan while relating the instrument indications to the horizon.
To develop multitasking skills.

Question 52 of 56

52. Question

Which of the following statements about integrated flight instruction is true?

Devote certain training lessons entirely to instrument or visual flight.
Instruction in the control of an aircraft by outside visual references is integrated with instruction in the use of flight instrument indications for the same operations.
Introduce maneuvers using visual references, then repeat the maneuvers using only the instruments.

Question 53 of 56

53. Question

Which is an example of a positve approach in the first flight lesson of a student with no previous aviation experience?

Conducting a thorough preflight.
A normal flight to a nearby airport and return.
Instruction in the care which must be taken when taxiing an airplane.

Question 54 of 56

54. Question

Which statement is true regarding positive or negative approaches in aviation instructional techniques?

A student with normal abilities should not be affected by an instructor who emphasizes emergency procedures early in training.
A positive approach, to be effective, will point out the pleasurable features of aviation before the unpleasant possibilities are discussed.
The introduction of emergency procedures before the student is acquainted with normal operations is likely to be neither discouraging nor affect learning.

Question 55 of 56

55. Question

Which of the following is the primary consideration when determining the length and frequency of flight instruction periods?

Inattention.
Fatigue.
Distractibility.

Question 56 of 56

56. Question

Asking students about problems or decisions that test the limits of their knowledge is

ineffective, only promoting rote level learning.
beneficial to gauge understanding and determines that the student is able to apply the knowledge.
an effective method to help students acquire knowledge.