Flight Instructor Instrument (Airplane) Teaching Methods Lesson Plan
Flight Instructor Instrument (Airplane) • PTS Area I, Task D
The Flight Instructor Instrument (Airplane) Teaching Methods Lesson Plan covers the instructional objectives required by FAA-S-8081-9E.
Introduction
Schedule
Topic:Time:Attention/Motivator:0:05Part 1, Lesson Introduction:0:05Part 2, PTS Objective Instruction:0:45Part 3, Demonstration and Teaching:0:30Part 4, Guided Scenario:0:20Part 5, Lesson Conclusion:0:05Remotivation/Closure:0:05Total Ground Time:0:00Attention Getter:
- Present an IFR teaching scenario in which safety or learner understanding depends on effective instruction in teaching methods.
- Ask the instructor applicant to identify the first instructional decision that will shape the outcome.
Motivator:
- To determine that the applicant exhibits instructional knowledge of the elements of teaching methods by describing:
Materials
Required Materials:
- Writing instrument and instructional surface.
- FAA-S-8081-9E, Flight Instructor Instrument Practical Test Standards for Airplane and Helicopter.
- Lesson plan, student training record, and applicable instructor records.
Optional Materials:
- Model-specific Pilot's Operating Handbook or Airplane Flight Manual (POH/AFM).
- Current IFR charts, procedures, weather information, NOTAMs, and electronic flight bag, as applicable.
- Airplane, approved aviation training device, cockpit procedures trainer, or classroom teaching aids, as appropriate.
Reference Materials:
- FAA Practical Test Standards.
- Aviation Instructor's Handbook.
- Instrument Flying Handbook.
- Task references: FAA-H-8083-9.
Instructor Actions
- Before the lesson, review the reference materials, applicable airplane limitations, and the instructor applicant's preparation.
- Part 1, Lesson Introduction:
- Present the attention getter and motivator.
- Review Area of Operation I, Task D, and the Practical Test Standards.
- State the lesson objective: To determine that the applicant exhibits instructional knowledge of the elements of teaching methods by describing:
- Part 2, PTS Objective Instruction:
- Explain, demonstrate, and assess CFII.I.D.1: Material organization.
- Explain, demonstrate, and assess CFII.I.D.2: The lecture method.
- Explain, demonstrate, and assess CFII.I.D.3: The cooperative or group learning method.
- Explain, demonstrate, and assess CFII.I.D.4: The guided discussion method.
- Explain, demonstrate, and assess CFII.I.D.5: The demonstration-performance method.
- Explain, demonstrate, and assess CFII.I.D.6: Computer-based training method.
- Explain, demonstrate, and assess CFII.I.D.7: Scenario-based training method.
- Part 3, Demonstration and Teaching:
- Require technically accurate explanation, demonstration where appropriate, recognition and correction of common errors, and effective transfer of aircraft control.
- Emphasize risk identification, intervention points, checklist discipline, and discontinue criteria throughout the lesson.
- Part 4, Guided Scenario:
- Lead the guided scenario and evaluate organization, technical accuracy, risk management, learner engagement, and every applicable PTS objective.
- Part 5, Lesson Conclusion:
- Review the objective, instructional strengths, risk-management decisions, and items requiring additional practice.
- Present the re-motivation and closure.
- Update instructor records and the instructor applicant's training record, as required.
Guided Scenario(s)
- The instructor applicant must teach a learner a lesson involving teaching methods while maintaining an organized lesson flow and appropriate learner participation.
- Require the applicant to explain or demonstrate CFII.I.D.1: Material organization., as appropriate to the training environment.
- Introduce a realistic learner error, misconception, change in conditions, equipment limitation, or external pressure and require the instructor applicant to adapt the lesson.
- Conclude with a learner-centered assessment and instructor self-critique tied to every PTS objective element.
Student Actions
- Complete assigned readings and prepare a lesson plan with objective, content sequence, teaching aids, assessment, and completion standards.
- Teach every applicable PTS objective accurately and in learner-appropriate language.
- Identify, assess, mitigate, and teach risks associated with the task.
- Explain or demonstrate applicable procedures while maintaining positive control, observing the learner, and correcting errors appropriately.
- Use effective questions, check understanding, conduct a learner-centered assessment, and perform an instructor self-assessment.
Practical Test Standards
Flight Instructor Instrument (Airplane) Teaching Methods Practical Test Standards
- Source: FAA-S-8081-9E, Flight Instructor Instrument Practical Test Standards for Airplane and Helicopter.
- Area I, Task D: Teaching Methods.
- Area note: The evaluator shall select at least Tasks E, F, and G and one other Task.
- References: FAA-H-8083-9.
- Objective: To determine that the applicant exhibits instructional knowledge of the elements of teaching methods by describing:
Objective Elements 7 PTS Elements
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CFII.I.D.1: Material organization. -
CFII.I.D.2: The lecture method. -
CFII.I.D.3: The cooperative or group learning method. -
CFII.I.D.4: The guided discussion method. -
CFII.I.D.5: The demonstration-performance method. -
CFII.I.D.6: Computer-based training method. -
CFII.I.D.7: Scenario-based training method.
Conclusion
Re-Motivation:
- Effective instruction in teaching methods builds sound instrument judgment, technical competence, and safe operating habits.
Closure:
- Advise students that this lesson will be used as a starting point for the next lesson.
- Assign study materials for the next lesson.