FI.I.C.K5a
KnowledgeTraining delivery methods, including:
Lecture
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- Chapter 5: The Teaching Process › Lecture Method › Preparing the Teaching Lecture
Teaching Lecture The teaching lecture is favored by aviation instructors because it allows some active participation by the learners. In other methods of teaching such as demonstration-performance or guided discussion, the instructor receives direct reaction from the learners, either ... verbally or by some form of body language. However in the teaching lecture, the feedback is not nearly as obvious and is much harder to interpret. An effective instructor develops a keen perception for subtle responses from the class—facial…
- Chapter 5: The Teaching Process › Training Delivery Methods › Lecture Method
Lecture Method In the lecture method, the instructor delivers knowledge via lectures to learners who are more or less silent participants. Lectures are best used when an instructor wishes to convey a general understanding of a subject. In general, lectures ... begin with an introduction of the topic to be discussed. The body of the lecture follows with a summary of the lecture’s main points at the end. Lectures may introduce new subjects, summarize ideas, show relationships between theory…
- Chapter 5: The Teaching Process › Lecture Method › Advantages and Disadvantages of the Lecture
Advantages and Disadvantages of the Lecture A lecture is a convenient way to instruct large groups. If necessary, a public address system can be used to amplify the speaker’s voice. Lectures can be used to present information that would ... they do not have the time required for research, or if they do not have access to reference material. Lectures supplement other teaching devices and methods. A brief introductory lecture can give direction and purpose to a demonstration or prepare…
- Chapter 5: The Teaching Process › Training Delivery Methods › Discussion Method
that learning is an active process—the more involved learners are in the process, the more they retain. The lecture does not foster attainment of certain types of learning outcomes, such as motor skills, which need to be perfected ... hands-on practice. Thus, an instructor who introduces some form of active learner participation in the middle of a lecture greatly increases retention. Discussion Method The discussion method modifies the pure lecture form by using lecture and then discussion…
- Chapter 5: The Teaching Process › Lecture Method › Types of Delivery
Types of Delivery A good teaching lecture utilizes an extemporaneous technique. The instructor speaks from a mental or written outline, but does not read or memorize the material to be presented. Because the exact words to express an idea ... spontaneous, the lecture is more personalized than one that is read or spoken from memory. If the instructor realizes from puzzled expressions that a number of learners fail to grasp an idea, that point can be further elaborated until…
- Chapter 5: The Teaching Process › Lecture Method › Suitable Language
Figure 5-8. Instructors should try a dry run with another instructor to get a feel for the lecture presentation. Suitable Language In the teaching lecture, simple rather than complex words should be used whenever possible. The instructor should ... fuel line” tell more than the general term “discrepancy.” Another way the instructor can add life to the lecture is to vary his or her tone of voice and pace of speaking. In addition, using sentences of different length helps…