Fundamentals of Instructing · Area I: Fundamentals of Instructing

Task B. Learning Process

FAA-S-ACS-25 · Effective 2024-05-31

Knowledge

What you should understand and be able to explain.

29 elements
  • FI.I.B.K1
    Definitions of learning.
  • FI.I.B.K2
    Learning theory as it applies to ground and flight instruction, including:
  • FI.I.B.K2a
    Behaviorism
  • FI.I.B.K2b
    Cognitive Theory
  • FI.I.B.K3
    Perceptions and insight.
  • FI.I.B.K4
    Acquiring knowledge.
  • FI.I.B.K5
    Laws of learning.
  • FI.I.B.K6
    Domains of learning, including:
  • FI.I.B.K6a
    Cognitive
  • FI.I.B.K6b
    Affective
  • FI.I.B.K6c
    Psychomotor
  • FI.I.B.K7
    Characteristics of learning.
  • FI.I.B.K8
    Scenario-based training (SBT).
  • FI.I.B.K9
    Acquiring skill knowledge, including:
  • FI.I.B.K9a
    Stages
  • FI.I.B.K9b
    Knowledge of results
  • FI.I.B.K9c
    How to develop skills
  • FI.I.B.K9d
    Learning plateaus
  • FI.I.B.K10
    Types of practice.
  • FI.I.B.K11
    Evaluation versus critique.
  • FI.I.B.K12
    Distractions, interruptions, fixation, and inattention.
  • FI.I.B.K13
    Errors.
  • FI.I.B.K14
    Memory, including:
  • FI.I.B.K14a
    Sensory
  • FI.I.B.K14b
    Short-Term Memory (STM) and Long-Term Memory (LTM)
  • FI.I.B.K14c
    How usage affects memory
  • FI.I.B.K14d
    Forgetting
  • FI.I.B.K15
    Retention of learning.
  • FI.I.B.K16
    Transfer of learning.

Risk management

Risks to recognize and decisions to consider.

3 elements
  • FI.I.B.R1
    Inadequate or incomplete instruction.
  • FI.I.B.R2
    Lack of learner motivation.
  • FI.I.B.R3
    Recognizing and correcting learner errors.
Skill elements and task objectives

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