Fundamentals of Instructing · Area I: Fundamentals of Instructing

Task A. Effects of Human Behavior and Communication on the Learning Process

FAA-S-ACS-25 · Effective 2024-05-31

Knowledge

What you should understand and be able to explain.

17 elements
  • FI.I.A.K1
    Elements of human behavior, including:
  • FI.I.A.K1a
    Definitions of human behavior
  • FI.I.A.K1b
    Instructor and learner relationship
  • FI.I.A.K1c
    Motivation
  • FI.I.A.K1d
    Human needs
  • FI.I.A.K1e
    Defense mechanisms
  • FI.I.A.K2
    Learner emotional reactions, including:
  • FI.I.A.K2a
    Anxiety and stress
  • FI.I.A.K2b
    Impatience
  • FI.I.A.K2c
    Worry or lack of interest
  • FI.I.A.K2d
    Physical discomfort, illness, fatigue, and dehydration
  • FI.I.A.K2e
    Apathy due to inadequate instruction
  • FI.I.A.K3
    Teaching the adult learner.
  • FI.I.A.K4
    Effective communication, including:
  • FI.I.A.K4a
    Basic elements of communication
  • FI.I.A.K4b
    Barriers to effective communication
  • FI.I.A.K4c
    Developing communication skills

Risk management

Risks to recognize and decisions to consider.

2 elements
  • FI.I.A.R1
    Recognizing and accommodating human behavior.
  • FI.I.A.R2
    Barriers to communication.
Skill elements and task objectives

This page covers knowledge and risk management. For the complete task, including skill standards, open the FAA document (PDF).