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I. AREA OF OPERATION: FUNDAMENTALS OF INSTRUCTING
NOTE: The examiner must select at least TASK E, F, and G and one other TASK.

REFERENCE: FAA-H-8083-9. Objective. To determine that the applicant exhibits instructional knowledge of the elements of the learning process by describing:
1. Learning theory.
2. Characteristics of learning.
3. Principles of learning.
4. Levels of learning.
5. Learning physical skills.
6. Memory.
7. Transfer of learning.

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REFERENCE: FAA-H-8083-9. Objective. To determine that the applicant exhibits instructional knowledge of the elements of human behavior and effective communication as it applies to the teaching process by describing:
1. Human behavior-
    a. control of human behavior.
    b. human needs.
    c. defense mechanisms.
    d. the flight instructor as a practical psychologist.
2. Effective communication-
    a. basic elements of communication.
    b. barriers of effective communication.
    c. developing communication skills.

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REFERENCE: FAA-H-8083-9. Objective. To determine that the applicant exhibits instructional knowledge of the elements of the teaching process by describing:
1. Preparation of a lesson for a ground or flight instructional period.
2. Presentation methods.
3. Application, by the student, of the material or procedure presented.
4. Review and evaluation of student performance.

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REFERENCE: FAA-H-8083-9. Objective. To determine that the applicant exhibits instructional knowledge of the elements of teaching methods by describing:
1. Material organization.
2. The lecture method.
3. The cooperative or group learning method.
4. The guided discussion method.
5. The demonstration-performance method.
6. Computer-based training method.

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REFERENCE: FAA-H-8083-9. Objective. To determine that the applicant exhibits instructional knowledge of the elements of critique and evaluation by explaining:
1. Critique-
a. purpose and characteristics of an effective critique.
    b. methods and ground rules for a critique.
2. Evaluation-
    a. characteristics of effective oral questions and what types to avoid.
    b. responses to student questions.
    c. characteristics and development of effective written questions.
    d. characteristics and uses of performance test, specifically, the FAA practical test standards.

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REFERENCE: FAA-H-8083-9. Objective. To determine that the applicant exhibits instructional knowledge of the elements of flight instructor characteristics and responsibilities by describing:
1. Aviation instructor responsibilities in-
    a. providing adequate instruction.
    b. establishing standards of performance.
    c. emphasizing the positive.
2. Flight instructor responsibilities in-
    a. providing student pilot evaluation and supervision.
    b. preparing practical test recommendations and endorsements.
    c. determining requirements for conducting additional training and endorsement requirements.
3. Professionalism as an instructor by-
    a. explaining important personal characteristics.
    b. describing methods to minimize student frustration.

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REFERENCE: FAA-H-8083-9. Objective. To determine that the applicant exhibits instructional knowledge of the elements of planning instructional activity by describing:
1. Developing objectives and standards for a course of training.
2. Theory of building blocks of learning.
3. Requirements for developing a training syllabus.
4. Purpose and characteristics of a lesson plan.

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Chuck