FAA Fundamentals of Instructing (FOI)Planning Instructional Activity and Instructor ResponsibilitiesHard
An instructor is reviewing a course of training and must decide the order in which stages should be taught. Which factor should have the LEAST influence on this sequencing decision?
- AThe instructor's personal preference for which topics are more enjoyable to teach
- BRegulatory requirements for certification
- CLogical progression from simple to complex tasks
- DThe complexity of the skills or knowledge involved
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: A. The instructor's personal preference for which topics are more enjoyable to teach
Course sequencing should be based on educational and regulatory factors—complexity, safety, and required progression—not on an instructor's personal enjoyment of certain topics, which is irrelevant to sound instructional design.
Why the other options are wrong
- B. Regulatory requirements often dictate mandatory order or prerequisites.
- C. Simple-to-complex progression (building block technique) is a core sequencing principle.
- D. Complexity is a valid, standard factor in sequencing lessons.
Course Sequencing Factors
Effective sequencing of a course of training is based on task complexity, regulatory requirements, and logical progression—not instructor preference.
- Complexity and safety guide order of topics
- Regulations may mandate prerequisite training
- Personal bias should not influence structure
Memory trick: Structure the course by need, not by mood