Course

Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
FAA-0619
Version:
4
Organization's ID:
10529
Location:
Classroom-based
Length:
3 days (24 hours)
Minimum Passing Score:
70
ACE Credit Recommendation Period:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Upper-Division Baccalaureate 1 adult learning theory and practice
Description

Objective:

The course objective is to create a shared knowledge base of instructional techniques that can later be utilized to increase engagement, motivation, and interaction within the adult learning environment.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Identify roles and responsibilities as written in the AMAWI-00007
  • Recognize five core adult learning principles in relation to AMAWI-00007 guidelines on Training Administration and Delivery
  • Identify common challenges in communicating with adult learners
  • Examine mitigation strategies to rectify potential communication challenges
  • Identify the five levels of Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs and its relevance to adult learners
  • Analyze strategies for establishing a conducive learning environment
  • Determine the effectiveness of strategies in establishing a conducive learning environment
  • Identify Benefits of Interactive Instruction
  • Describe the Importance of Bloom's Taxonomy
  • Differentiate between five specific questioning techniques
  • Apply learned questioning techniques in real-world teaching scenarios
  • Construct a graphic organizer to share instructional technique findings with peers
  • Integrate durable learning techniques to enhance an existing lesson
  • Comprehend how to develop a toolkit for creating a CoP
  • Comprehend how to integrate resources for effective CoP
  • Identify strategies for ongoing Professional Development with a Cop
  • Demonstrate understanding of the Community of Practice and its importance in adult learning
  • Reflect on knowledge gained from the beginning to end of the course
  • Gain insight on areas that require further development or education
  • Solve escape room challenges using adult learning principles and team collaboration
  • Analyze adult learning principles to successfully complete escape room challenges

General Topics:

  • Advanced Communication Techniques
  • Roles and Responsibilities of Academy Instructors
  • Developing Effective Questions
  • Establishing a Conducive Learning Environment
  • Deconstructing Instructional techniques
  • Durable Learning
  • Pre and Post Self-Assessment
  • Community of Practice-Resources, Professional Development
  • Adult Learning Quest (escape room challenges)
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials
  • Classroom Exercise
  • Discussion
  • Learner Presentations
  • Lectures
  • Practical Exercises

Methods of Assessment:

  • Other
  • Presentations
  • Escape room Challenges and Exit Ticket
Supplemental Materials
Equivalencies

Other offerings from Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Academy