Chapter 2 Summary. The Learning Process – Learning is Natural, Teaching is an Art, and The Exchange is a Gift
The psychology of learning involves many things including motivation, the learning cycle and communication. In chapter 2 we examine the learning cycle as a simple model to help us lend clarity to the seemingly chaotic learning process. The learning process seems chaotic when viewed from the outside because every learner will approach their learning in different ways. Viewed from the perspective of the learning cycle, we see that it is not chaotic after all, but a fluid process dependent on an understanding of how learning truly occurs. True deep learning only occurs where learners have time to openly grapple with new content. The four part learning cycle is a guide through the new content, yet at the same time allows any learner to grapple with that content in their own way. This is the beauty in this simple model.
The following books are not required for WINGS credit, to get the most from this course they will be very helpful.
Mike's book Telling is Not Teaching available on Amazon HERE
Mike Thompson has been a CFII since 1979. During eight years with the US Coast Guard, he crewed fixed-wing planes and helicopters conducting flight instruction part-time.
After active duty, Thompson completed his master's degree in education while teaching airframe and power-plant mechanics for the Wisconsin Technical College System. Thompson went on to spend eight years as an instructional-design consultant and worked on projects in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Kuwait.
He then moved into college administration holding director, assistant dean, and dean positions. He retired in 2013 and continues to teach and fly as a flight instructor out of New Smyrna Beach, Florida.
Mike is the author of "Telling Is Not Teaching" The Flight Instructors Handbook which is available via Amazon and this link - http://a.co/ah8FGW6
Rick Todd received his private pilot certificate in 2005 and, within a relatively short timeframe, in 2008 became a CFI. A past flight school owner for four years, Rick added CFII, MEI, AGI and IGI, and became a FAASTeam Representative for his local FSDO in the Chicago area in 2011 to his flying achievements. Rick has over 3,500 hours total time with 2,900 dual given.
After flight school ownership, he continues to teach with a flying club and at most airports in south suburban Chicago. Rick has considerable experience as a successful executive, currently serving as Vice President for an electrical systems manufacturing facility near Chicago.
Rick is a member of the NAFI Board of Directors and currently serves as the association president overseeing business operations, programs, sales and marketing.
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