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ACCI 11-252

ACC Formal Operations Training Publications Management, which implements policy guidance in AFMAN 11-202 Vol 1.

Training Task List (TTL)

A management tool that establishes a level of training and defines job foundations for course development.

Principles of Adult Learning

Concepts that emphasize adult learners' need for relevance, flexibility, and active participation in the learning process.

Demonstration-Performance (D.P)

A teaching method combining demonstration and performance suitable for developing physical and mental skills.

Bloom’s Taxonomy

A classification system for learning objectives that includes cognitive, affective, and psychomotor domains.

Feedback/Critique

Information provided to students about their performance to motivate corrective actions.

ISD Process

Instructional System Development process aimed at increasing the effectiveness and cost-efficiency of education and training.

On Scope Instruction

Teaching concepts, equipment, procedures, or techniques outside of the classroom during mission planning.

Cognitive Theory

A learning theory focused on changes in a student’s understanding and thought processes.

Adult Learner

An independent, self-directed learner who actively participates in their learning process.

Effective Communication

The process of exchanging information clearly and understandably between individuals.

Motivational Influences

Factors that drive an individual's desire to act or achieve goals.

Instructor Qualities

Essential characteristics of effective instructors, including organization, knowledge, communicative ability, and enthusiasm.

Syllabus/Course Standards

Guidelines that determine the content, organization, and management of formal training courses.

Testing and Measurement

Processes used to assess student attainment of educational behaviors and learning objectives.

Common Rating Errors

Mistakes made during the evaluation process, including central tendency and halo errors.

Lesson Plans

Guidance documents for instructors detailing course objectives, instructional sequence, and required materials.

Motivation

The state or condition of being influenced to act toward achieving a goal.

Instructor Roles

Various functions instructors fulfill, including leader, coach, and listener in the classroom.

Communication Barriers

Obstacles that hinder effective communication, such as jargon, ambiguous terms, or demographic differences.

Learning Styles

Different approaches to learning that individuals exhibit, including visual, auditory, and kinesthetic preferences.

Evaluation

The systematic assessment of an instructional program or course to determine its effectiveness.

Behavioral Theory

A learning theory positing that behavior is learned through interaction with external stimuli.

Ground Rules

Established expectations for behavior and participation in a learning environment to prevent disruptions.