Types of lessons
This type of lesson typically follows the Who, What, Where, When, Why format
What is a knowledge lesson?
Con: expensive as it uses many resources
What is experiential learning?
This method of instruction is instructor driven and often used to present background information and to review previous material
What is an interactive lecture?
map and compass
What is a practical activity or demonstrate and performance?
true or false? a written lesson plan is not required for a skills lesson
What is false?
This is necessary for an instructor to do prior to teaching a skills lesson to ensure that a sequence of steps is accurate and clear
What is break down and rehearse the skill?
Pro: results in more permanent learning
What is group discussion, or guided discussion?
This is an activity based method used to reinforce and practice instructional topics previously taught
What is a practical activity?
Field training exercise
What is experiential learning?
Your objective is not only to teach, but to facilitate_______
What is learning?
This type of lesson allows cadets to practice under supervision
What is a Skill Lesson?
Pro: Problems are realistic for learners to relate to
What is problem-based learning?
This allows cadets to view operations/equipment that cannot be easily shown in the classroom
What is a field trip?
Lesson on the rank structure of the Air Cadets
What is an interactive lecture?
The instructor should encourage all cadets to do this at the end of a skills class
What is continue to practice beyond class?
These are often used to encourage class participation and as confirmation in all lesson types
What is a question?
Pro: relates to real life applications and cadets can help each other learn
What is case study?
Used in both knowledge and skill lessons to reinforce/introduce a subject and to generate interest.
They are generally short in duration
What is an in-class activity?
Drill class
What is demonstration and performance?
The primary difference between these two methods of instruction are the size/number of groups within the class and the level of involvement of the instructor
What are guided and group discussions?
This is especially important in a knowledge lesson because they are not hands-on
What is ensuring the lesson is interesting?
Con: not always successful due to group composition
What is role play?
This can be used to confirm learning as well as practice skills, apply strategies, and enhance teamwork in a fun way
What is a game?
leadership scenarios
What is role play, or group/guided discussion?
_______is a combination of knowledge, attitudes and skills that promote the development of a cadet
What is Learning?