FAA Fundamentals of Instructing (FOI)Planning Instructional Activity and Instructor ResponsibilitiesEasy
A flight instructor is preparing a written, detailed outline of what will be taught during a specific training period, including objectives, content, and completion standards. What is this document called?
- AA training syllabus
- BA course of training
- CA blocks of learning chart
- DA lesson plan
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: D. A lesson plan
A lesson plan is the outline for a single instructional period, covering objectives, content, schedule, equipment, and completion standards. A syllabus is broader, covering the entire course sequence.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. A syllabus organizes the entire course, not a single lesson.
- B. A course of training is the overall program of instruction leading to certification.
- C. Blocks of learning refers to grouping related lessons, not a single lesson document.
Lesson Plan
An organized outline for a single period of instruction that specifies objectives, content, teaching methods, and completion standards.
- Covers one instructional period
- Includes objectives, content, equipment, schedule
- Ensures uniformity and completeness of instruction
Memory trick: 'Lesson' = one Leaf of the syllabus book