A cfi open forum - instructor professionalism 22 aug2012
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- 2. Setting the ToneSetting the Tone There is nothing in aviation that demands that students must suffer as part of their instruction. – Aviation Instructor’s Handbook — We must not further complicate the learning experience by being unprofessional
- 3. According to NTSB, there have been a disturbing number of individual incidents of noncompliant behavior, intentional misconduct, or lack of commitment to essential tasks. NTSB Top Ten ListNTSB Top Ten List
- 4. These occurrences demonstrate an erosion of pilot and air traffic controller professionalism. NTSB Top Ten ListNTSB Top Ten List
- 5. DiscussionDiscussion Professionalism is not something we can regulate, but it is something we can ... urge pilots and flight crews to aspire to. – 2010 US/Europe International Aviation Safety Conference, FAA’s Greg Kirkland, June 9, 2010 — What does “professionalism” mean to you?
- 6. DiscussionDiscussion From East Carolina Univ, The Brody School of Medicine, Office of Medical Education & Student Development
- 7. DiscussionDiscussion — How do these “behaviors of professionalism” apply to CFIs and DPEs? — What other parallels exist between the medical & aviation training professions?
- 8. DiscussionDiscussion Law of Primacy: the first experience of something often creates a strong, almost unshakable impression. — What does this law of learning mean, and how significant is it in our interactions w/ students?
- 10. — What techniques do you use to advance students through the various levels of learning? — How do you reconcile “minimum standards” with a professional duty to train to the Correlation level? DiscussionDiscussion
- 11. DiscussionDiscussion — What techniques do you use to minimize student frustration?
- 12. Successful professionals understand that the price of excellence is hard work and thorough preparation. – Aviation Instructor’s Handbook — How do you plan your lessons, and do you use a written syllabus? DiscussionDiscussion
- 13. DiscussionDiscussion Example of Resources Available to Instructors Pilot Training Reform Symposium Output www.PilotTrainingReform.org
- 14. Successful professionals understand that the price of excellence is hard work and thorough preparation. – Aviation Instructor’s Handbook — What do you do as part of your own continuing education strategy? DiscussionDiscussion
- 15. DiscussionDiscussion Continuing education can take many forms…
- 16. DiscussionDiscussion …including striving for advanced accreditation/recognition
- 17. Generally, students consider their instructor to be a role model whose habits they attempt to imitate, whether consciously or unconsciously. – Aviation Instructor’s Handbook DiscussionDiscussion — What are your thoughts on voluntary codes of conduct for instructors and DPEs?
- 18. The FIMCC is a free public service designed to enhance instructor safety and professionalism. It offers a vision of excellence to help instructors build professional relationships with their students. Family of Model Codes of Conduct www.SecureAv.com DiscussionDiscussion
- 19. — As a role model, which of these do you personally have to be mindful of, and what’s your antidote? Hazardous Attitudes •Anti-authority (Don’t tell me) •Impulsivity (Do it quickly) •Invulnerability (It won’t happen to me) •Macho (I can do it) •Resignation (What’s the use) DiscussionDiscussion
- 20. DiscussionDiscussion Personal habits have a significant effect on the professional image. The exercise of common courtesy is perhaps the most important of these. – Aviation Instructor’s Handbook — What are your thoughts about these statements, and what specific “courtesy tips” do you pass on to your students?
- 21. You never know on which flight your career will be judged. – Professionalism in Aviation, Robert L. Sumwalt, NTSB Board member, March 30, 2011 ReviewReview
- 22. • Erosion of Professionalism (NTSB Top Ten)Erosion of Professionalism (NTSB Top Ten) • Definitions / Behaviors of ProfessionalismDefinitions / Behaviors of Professionalism • Law of Primacy / Levels of LearningLaw of Primacy / Levels of Learning • Minimizing Student FrustrationMinimizing Student Frustration • Hard Work + PreparationHard Work + Preparation ExcellenceExcellence SummarySummary During this forum, we discussed:During this forum, we discussed:
- 23. • Importance of Continuing EducationImportance of Continuing Education • Our Responsibilities as Role ModelsOur Responsibilities as Role Models • Codes of ConductCodes of Conduct • Hazardous AttitudesHazardous Attitudes • Exercising Common CourtesyExercising Common Courtesy • Instructor Do’sInstructor Do’s SummarySummary During this forum, we discussed:During this forum, we discussed:
- 24. This presentation would not have been possible without the generous help and support of the following: Your Forum Facilitator FAA Safety Team www.FAASafety.gov SAFE www.SafePilots.org Rich Stowell, MCFI-A www.RichStowell.com Doug Stewart, MCFI www.DSFlight.com Created August 2012
Editor's Notes
- 2012/08/20-010 (E) PP PRESENTER: Thank you for taking the time to facilitate this important CFI/DPE Forum! This is a guided discussion opening with an establishing quote and words from the NTSB Top Ten list regarding an erosion of professionalism. The presentation also uses questions that will be posed by you to engage participants in open discussion. A Presenter’s Guide with additional information is included as part of this forum: Presenter’s Guide PDF containing: List of Additional Resources The Role of Aviation Educators & Some Definitions of Professional/Professionalism Behaviors & Attributes of Professionalism as used in the Medical Profession Chapter 7, Instructor Responsibilities and Professionalism, Aviation Instructor’s Handbook (FAA-H-8083-9A, 2008) Professionalism and Mentoring articles excerpted from FAA Safety Briefing, July/August 2008 An Introduction to the Flight Instructors Model Code of Conduct (FIMCC White Paper) Version 1.0, Flight Instructors Model Code of Conduct GENERAL NOTES ABOUT THE SLIDES: These slides contain both automatic animations and presenter-prompted actions to move through the presentation: “ Animation” means that certain effects have been programmed to occur automatically “ Click” means that you will need to advance to the next point or slide manually NEXT SLIDE: All elements of the next slide are animated, end with the statement “Flying is hard enough…”. CLICK TO PROCEED TO NEXT SLIDE
- THIS SLIDE: All text is animated, ends with “Flying is hard enough…” PRESENTER: It is up to you to facilitate interaction with and among the participants! All text is animated, ends when “Flying is hard enough…” appears Use the quote from the Aviation Instructor’s Handbook to set the tone regarding the importance of professionalism NEXT SLIDE: All elements of the next slide are animated CLICK TO PROCEED TO NEXT SLIDE
- THIS SLIDE: All text is animated PRESENTER: NTSB has put the erosion of professionalism on its Top Ten List to reduce aviation accidents Emphasize the key elements: noncompliant behavior – intentional misconduct – lack of commitment to essential tasks NEXT SLIDE: All elements of the next slide are animated CLICK TO PROCEED TO NEXT SLIDE
- THIS SLIDE: All text is animated, ends with red underlining of key words “an erosion of professionalism” PRESENTER: NTSB has put the erosion of professionalism on its Top Ten List to reduce aviation accidents Use this NTSB Top Ten item to lead into the next slide and a discussion of professionalism NEXT SLIDE: All elements of the next slide are animated CLICK TO PROCEED TO NEXT SLIDE
- THIS SLIDE: All text is animated, ends with the question “What does’ professionalism’ mean to you?” PRESENTER: Quote comes from a joint US/Europe Aviation Safety Conference in 2010 Note that professionalism is voluntary Refer to the Role of Aviation Educators in the Presenter’s Guide Engage participants in discuss on their thoughts/definitions of professionalism Refer to the various definitions provided in the Presenter’s Guide NEXT SLIDE: All elements of the next slide are animated CLICK TO PROCEED TO NEXT SLIDE
- THIS SLIDE: Graphic is animated, wipes down slide from top to bottom PRESENTER: Diagram represents “Behaviors of Professionalism” Refer to the Behaviors and Attributes of Professionalism graphics in the Presenter’s Guide Briefly discuss each of the attributes listed NEXT SLIDE: All elements of the next slide are animated CLICK TO PROCEED TO NEXT SLIDE
- THIS SLIDE: All text is animated, ends with second question, “What other parallels…?” PRESENTER: Engage participants in discussion on these two questions NEXT SLIDE: All elements of the next slide are animated CLICK TO PROCEED TO NEXT SLIDE
- THIS SLIDE: All text is animated, ends with question, “What does this law of learning mean…?” PRESENTER: Review the law of primacy, the power of “first impression,” and the myriad ways they come into play during student-instructor interactions NEXT SLIDE: All elements of the next slide are animated CLICK TO PROCEED TO NEXT SLIDE
- THIS SLIDE: Graphic is animated, wipes from bottom up to the top PRESENTER: Review/discuss the levels of learning NEXT SLIDE: All elements of the next slide are animated CLICK TO PROCEED TO NEXT SLIDE
- THIS SLIDE: All text is animated, ends with second question, “How do you reconcile…?” PRESENTER: Discuss the questions in the context of the law of primacy and the laws of learning NEXT SLIDE: All elements of the next slide are animated CLICK TO PROCEED TO NEXT SLIDE
- THIS SLIDE: Graphic and text are animated, ends with the question “What techniques…?” PRESENTER: Refer to Chapter 7, Instructor Responsibilities and Professionalism in the Aviation Instructor’s Handbook included in the Presenter’s Guide Discuss the various points for minimizing student frustration NEXT SLIDE: All elements of the next slide are animated CLICK TO PROCEED TO NEXT SLIDE
- THIS SLIDE: All text is animated, ends with the question “How do you plan…?” PRESENTER: Refer to Chapter 7, Instructor Responsibilities and Professionalism in the Aviation Instructor’s Handbook included in the Presenter’s Guide NEXT SLIDE: All elements of the next slide are animated CLICK TO PROCEED TO NEXT SLIDE
- THIS SLIDE: Text and graphic are animated PRESENTER: Discuss available resources for instructors, including the variety of free syllabi now available online Graphic comes from the “Symposium Output” webpage on the Pilot Training Reform Symposium website NEXT SLIDE: All elements of the next slide are animated CLICK TO PROCEED TO NEXT SLIDE
- THIS SLIDE: All text is animated, ends with the question “What do you do…?” PRESENTER: Discuss how the challenge to become/remain a professional aviation educator must include continuing education NEXT SLIDE: All elements of the next slide are animated CLICK TO PROCEED TO NEXT SLIDE
- THIS SLIDE: Graphics and text are animated, ends with “Continuing education can take many forms…” PRESENTER: Discuss the many ways instructors and DPEs can advance their education Online courses by AOPA, FAA ,and other organizations FAA WINGS program Safety seminars put on by numerous organizations Recurrent training / adding new ratings / engaging in new flying experiences NEXT SLIDE: All elements of the next slide are animated CLICK TO PROCEED TO NEXT SLIDE
- THIS SLIDE: Graphics and text are animated, ends with “…including striving for advanced accreditation/recognition” PRESENTER: Discuss ways continuing education can be used to achieve voluntary accreditations and recognition Refer to Presenter’s Guide for information on the programs shown on the slide NEXT SLIDE: All elements of the next slide are animated CLICK TO PROCEED TO NEXT SLIDE
- THIS SLIDE: All text is animated, ends with the question “What are your thoughts…? PRESENTER: Discuss instructors/DPEs as role models and ambassadors for aviation Take a poll – how many participants already subscribe to a code of conduct/ethics, perhaps as part of membership in aviation organizations? NEXT SLIDE: All elements of the next slide are animated CLICK TO PROCEED TO NEXT SLIDE
- THIS SLIDE: Graphic and text are animated, ends with “Family of Model Codes of Conduct” PRESENTER: Poll – How many participants have heard of the Model Codes of Conduct? Discuss the FIMCC, mention the Student Pilot Model Code of Conduct as well Refer to the Presenter’s Guide for more information NEXT SLIDE: All elements of the next slide are animated CLICK TO PROCEED TO NEXT SLIDE
- THIS SLIDE: All text is animated, ends with “As a role model…” PRESENTER: Discuss Hazardous Attitudes in general Discuss those Hazardous Attitudes that participants have identified in themselves How can those attitudes in instructors/DPEs, if left unchecked, influence students and others in aviation? NEXT SLIDE: All elements of the next slide are animated CLICK TO PROCEED TO NEXT SLIDE
- THIS SLIDE: All text is animated, ends with “What are your thoughts…” PRESENTER: Discuss some of the personal habits of the participants Examples of “courtesy tips” might include being aware of the impact of your prop wash during startup on other airplanes, hangars, people, etc. (as a courtesy to others, and whenever possible, position your airplane parallel to the taxiway before starting up), or encouraging the use of passenger briefings to discuss safety issues, the flight, etc. NEXT SLIDE: All elements of the next slide are animated CLICK TO PROCEED TO NEXT SLIDE
- THIS SLIDE: Graphic and text are animated, ends with closing quote “You never know…” PRESENTER: Review/discuss the Instructor Do’s list Discuss the significance of the closing quote and ask how participants would want their careers in aviation to be remembered NEXT SLIDE: Red text is animated; however, you must click to reveal each summary bullet point CLICK TO PROCEED TO NEXT SLIDE
- THIS SLIDE: Red text automatically fades into view One by one, click to reveal bullet points, last one is “Hard Work + Preparation…” PRESENTER: Recap each of the points discussed NEXT SLIDE: Same procedure as this slide CLICK TO PROCEED TO NEXT SLIDE
- THIS SLIDE: Red text automatically fades into view One by one, click to reveal bullet points, last point is “Instructor Do’s” PRESENTER: Recap each of the points discussed NEXT SLIDE: Acknowledgements CLICK TO PROCEED TO NEXT SLIDE
- THIS SLIDE: Acknowledgments PRESENTER: Thank the many hard working volunteers who make this and other free educational forums possible! Be sure to acknowledge the host of the event. CLICK TO END PRESENTATION