Fundamentals of Instructing · Area I: Fundamentals of Instructing
Task C. Course Development, Lesson Plans, and Classroom Training Techniques
FAA-S-ACS-25 · Effective 2024-05-31
Knowledge
What you should understand and be able to explain.
- FI.I.C.K1Teaching, including:
- FI.I.C.K1aProcess
- FI.I.C.K1bEssential skills
- FI.I.C.K2Course of training.
- FI.I.C.K3Preparation of a lesson, including:
- FI.I.C.K3aTraining objectives and completion standards
- FI.I.C.K3bPerformance-based objectives
- FI.I.C.K3cImportance of Airman Certification Standards (ACS) in aviation training curricula
- FI.I.C.K3dDecision-based objectives
- FI.I.C.K4Organization of material.
- FI.I.C.K5Training delivery methods, including:
- FI.I.C.K5aLecture
- FI.I.C.K5bDiscussion
- FI.I.C.K5cGuided discussion
- FI.I.C.K5dCooperative or group learning
- FI.I.C.K5eDemonstration-performance
- FI.I.C.K5fDrill and practice
- FI.I.C.K6Electronic learning (e-Learning).
- FI.I.C.K7Instructional aids and training technologies, including:
- FI.I.C.K7aCharacteristics of effective instructional aids
- FI.I.C.K7bReasons for use
- FI.I.C.K7cGuidelines for use
- FI.I.C.K7dTypes
- FI.I.C.K8Integrated flight instruction.
- FI.I.C.K9Problem-based instruction.
- FI.I.C.K10Planning instructional activity, including:
- FI.I.C.K10aBlocks of learning
- FI.I.C.K10bTraining syllabus
- FI.I.C.K10cLesson plans
Risk management
Risks to recognize and decisions to consider.
- FI.I.C.R1Selection of teaching method.
Skill elements and task objectives
This page covers knowledge and risk management. For the complete task, including skill standards, open the FAA document (PDF).