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.
- FI.I.B.K1Definitions of learning.
- FI.I.B.K2Learning theory as it applies to ground and flight instruction, including:
- FI.I.B.K2aBehaviorism
- FI.I.B.K2bCognitive Theory
- FI.I.B.K3Perceptions and insight.
- FI.I.B.K4Acquiring knowledge.
- FI.I.B.K5Laws of learning.
- FI.I.B.K6Domains of learning, including:
- FI.I.B.K6aCognitive
- FI.I.B.K6bAffective
- FI.I.B.K6cPsychomotor
- FI.I.B.K7Characteristics of learning.
- FI.I.B.K8Scenario-based training (SBT).
- FI.I.B.K9Acquiring skill knowledge, including:
- FI.I.B.K9aStages
- FI.I.B.K9bKnowledge of results
- FI.I.B.K9cHow to develop skills
- FI.I.B.K9dLearning plateaus
- FI.I.B.K10Types of practice.
- FI.I.B.K11Evaluation versus critique.
- FI.I.B.K12Distractions, interruptions, fixation, and inattention.
- FI.I.B.K13Errors.
- FI.I.B.K14Memory, including:
- FI.I.B.K14aSensory
- FI.I.B.K14bShort-Term Memory (STM) and Long-Term Memory (LTM)
- FI.I.B.K14cHow usage affects memory
- FI.I.B.K14dForgetting
- FI.I.B.K15Retention of learning.
- FI.I.B.K16Transfer of learning.
Risk management
Risks to recognize and decisions to consider.
- FI.I.B.R1Inadequate or incomplete instruction.
- FI.I.B.R2Lack of learner motivation.
- FI.I.B.R3Recognizing 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).