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Aviation Instructor's Handbook p. 5-15
Chapter 5: The Teaching Process › Guided Discussion Method › Guiding a Discussion—Instructor Technique
Learner Preparation for a Guided Discussion It is the instructor’s responsibility to help learners prepare themselves for the discussion. Each learner should be encouraged to accept responsibility for contributing to the discussion and benefiting from it. Throughout the time ... intervene with questions or redirect the group’s focus. The following information provides a framework for successfully conducting the guided discussion. Introduction The introduction should include an attention element, a motivation element, and an overview of key points. To encourage…
Aviation Instructor's Handbook p. 5-14
Chapter 5: The Teaching Process › Guided Discussion Method › Planning a Guided Discussion
Planning a Guided Discussion Planning a guided discussion is similar to planning a lecture. (Note that the following suggestions include many that are appropriate for planning cooperative learning, to be discussed later in the chapter.) ⦁ Select an appropriate topic. Unless…
Aviation Instructor's Handbook p. 5-14
Chapter 5: The Teaching Process › Guided Discussion Method › Use of Questions in a Guided Discussion
Questions in a Guided Discussion In the guided discussion, learning is achieved through the skillful use of questions. Questions can be categorized by function and characteristics. The instructor often uses a lead-off question to open up an area ... discussion. After the discussion develops, the instructor may ask a follow-up question to guide the discussion. The reasons for using a follow-up question may vary. The instructor may want a learner to explain something more thoroughly…
Aviation Instructor's Handbook p. 5-13
Chapter 5: The Teaching Process › Training Delivery Methods › Guided Discussion Method
Guided Discussion Method Instructors can also use another form of discussion, the guided discussion method, to ensure the learner has correctly received and interpreted subject information. The learner needs a level of knowledge about the topic to be discussed, either ... class or a short lecture to set up the topic to be discussed. This training method employs instructor-guided discussion with the instructor maintains control of the discussion. It can be used during classroom periods and preflight and postflight briefings…