Flight Instructor for Rotorcraft Category Helicopter Rating › I. Fundamentals of Instructing › Task A. Effects of Human Behavior and Communication on the Learning Process

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Elements of human behavior, including:

Motivation

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Aviation Instructor's Handbook p. 2-2
Chapter 2: Human Behavior › Motivation
lesson that not only interests Jason, but is one of the reasons he wants to learn to fly. Motivation Motivation is the reason one acts or behaves in a certain way and lies at the heart of goals. A goal ... object of a person’s effort. Motivation prompts learners to engage in hard work and affects learner success. Being smart or coordinated seldom guarantees success, but motivation routinely propels learners to the top. An important part of an aviation instructor…
Aviation Instructor's Handbook p. 2-4
Chapter 2: Human Behavior › Motivation › Where Does the Motivation to Learn Come From?
Where Does the Motivation to Learn Come From? Motivation to learn can come from many sources. Some learners have a fundamental interest in aviation and experience sheer fascination with aircraft or with the experience of flight. Other learners may decide ... problem-solving abilities. Some see aviation as a way to boost their self-image or ego. Other learners are motivated by tradition and wish to follow in the footsteps of a relative or close friend. Some learners are motivated…
Aviation Instructor's Handbook p. 2-5
Chapter 2: Human Behavior › Maintaining Motivation › Drops in Motivation
pressure or when distracted. Instructors can also add new problems or situations to create a learning scenario. Drops in Motivation Instructors should be prepared to deal with a number of circumstances in which motivation levels drop. It is natural ... motivation to wane somewhat after the initial excitement of the learner’s first days of training, or between major training events such as solo, evaluations, or practical tests. Drops in motivation appear in several different ways. Learners may come…
Aviation Instructor's Handbook p. 2-7
Chapter 2: Human Behavior › Human Nature and Motivation › Self-Actualization
experience fewer frustrations and, therefore, can devote more attention to their studies. Fulfillment of needs can be a powerful motivation in complex learning situations. Human Nature and Motivation Human nature refers to the general psychological characteristics, feelings, and behavioral traits ... because he wanted to participate more actively in another realm of his business. Derek needs to capitalize on this motivation to keep Jason interested in the step-by-step procedures that need to be learned in order to fly safely…