Ground Training Lesson 2
2.0 Hours Ground
by Philip Greenspun and Kasim Te; revised July 2008
Developed for students at East Coast Aero Club which operated under FAR Part 141 from July 2008 through July 2010.
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Objective
This lesson will introduce the topics of human behavior and
effective communication. The student will understand the importance of
this lesson and how it relates to flight instruction.
Elements
Human Behavior
- Control of Human Behavior
- Human Needs
- Physical
- Safety
- Social
- Ego
- Self-Fulfillment
- Defense Mechanisms
- Compensation
- Projection
- Rationalization
- Denial of Reality
- Reaction Formation
- Flight
- Aggression
- Resignation
- The Flight Instructor as a Practical Psychologist
- Anxiety
- Normal Reaction to Stress
- Abnormal Reaction to Stress
- Flight Instructor Action Regarding Seriously Abnormal Students
Effective Communication
- Basic Elements
- Barriers to Effective Communication
- Lack of Common Experience
- Confusion Between the Symbol and the Symbolized Object
- Overuse of Abstractions
- Interference
- Developing Communication Skills
- Role Playing
- Instructional Communication
- Listening
- Questioning
- Instructional Enhancement
Completion Standards
This lesson will be complete, when by oral examination, the student
displays an understanding of the material presented.
Study Assignments
- Aviation Instructor Handbook -- Chapters 2 and 3
Instructor's Evaluation and Recommendations:
Ground Training Record, Lesson 2
Any deviations from the completion standards should be noted in the previous section.
After completing an item in the Elements section, place a check mark next to that item.
- Student Name:
- Instructor Name/CFI#/expiration:
- Instructor Endorsement:
- Date of Lesson: