FAA Fundamentals of Instructing (FOI)Human Behavior and Effective CommunicationHard
A student pilot arrives for a scheduled lesson on emergency procedures the same day he learned his father was hospitalized. He is visibly distracted and struggles to focus despite the instructor's clear explanations. The instructor decides to reschedule the lesson rather than continue. This decision reflects the instructor's understanding of which law of learning?
- ALaw of Primacy
- BLaw of Exercise
- CLaw of Intensity
- DLaw of Readiness
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: D. Law of Readiness
The Law of Readiness states that learning occurs most effectively when a student is physically and mentally prepared to learn; forcing instruction on an unready or preoccupied student produces poor results and can create frustration. The instructor's decision to postpone the lesson demonstrates recognition of this principle.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. Law of Primacy concerns first impressions in learning, not readiness on a given day.
- B. Law of Exercise concerns repeated practice, not the student's emotional preparedness.
- C. Law of Intensity concerns vivid or dramatic experiences, not a student's emotional state.
Law of Readiness
A law of learning stating that individuals learn best when they are physically and mentally prepared to learn; forcing learning on an unready student is ineffective.
- Applies when emotional, physical, or mental state interferes with learning
- Instructors should recognize signs of unreadiness and adjust the lesson
- Distraction, stress, or fatigue can trigger lack of readiness
Memory trick: 'Green light to learn' - readiness must be present before learning proceeds.