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Alabama Department of Postsecondary Education Representing Alabama’s Public Two-Year College System AMT 113 Airframe Systems II Plan Of Instruction

Effective Date: 2004 Version Number: Base Document

This course may be taught in its entirety in career/technical education degree programs, non-degree programs, and Training for Business and Industry programs. Individual instructional modules may be taught in customized training, adult education work-based project learner activities, and short-term training.

COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course introduces aircraft inclement weather control, fire protection and fuel systems as well as cabin environmental control, and instrumentation. Emphasis is placed on theory and skills necessary to inspect, service, maintain and troubleshoot. Upon completion, students should be able to inspect, repair, troubleshoot and understand operating principles of ice and rain removal, fire protection, cabin environmental, instruments and fuel systems. CORE

CONTACT/CREDIT HOURS (applicable if entire course is taught in a career/technical education degree or non-degree program) Theory Contact/Credit Hours 3/3 hours 65 hours (1:1) Lab Contact/Credit Hours 6/2 hours 75 hours (3:1) Total Contact/Credit Hours 9/5 hours 140 hours NOTE: Colleges may schedule lab hours as manipulative (3:1) or experimental (2:1). Adjustments in contact hours must be made accordingly.

PREREQUISITE COURSES (applicable if entire course is taught in a career/technical education degree or non-degree program) AMT 100, AMT 101, AMT 102 or equivalent

CO-REQUISITE COURSES (applicable if entire course is taught in a career/technical education degree or non-degree program) Determined by college unless stated otherwise. Airframe Systems II AMT 113

INDUSTRY COMPETENCIES

AIRCRAFT INSTRUMENT SYSTEMS Quiz instruments and indicating system App. C, Sec IID, Item 36, Level 1 Perform Compass Swing Perform Pitot Static Test Perform Instrument Installation App. C, Sec IIG Item 37, Level 2

ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS Troubleshoot, inspect, check, service, and repair heating systems App. C, Sec IIC Item 34, Level 1 Troubleshoot, inspect, check, service, and repair vapor and air cycle conditioning systems App. C, Sec IIC Item 33, Level 1 Troubleshoot, inspect, check, service, and repair pressurization systems App. C, Sec IIC, Item 33 & 34, Level 1 Troubleshoot, inspect, check, service, and repair oxygen systems App. C, Sec IIC, Item 35, Level 2

ICE AND RAIN CONTROL SYSTEMS Quiz on ice and rain control Inspect, check, and repair ice and rain components on aircraft or training board App. C, Sec II I Item 53, Level 2

AIRCRAFT FUEL SYSTEMS Inspect, check, troubleshoot and repair aircraft fuel system App. C, Sec IIF Item 44, Level 3 Repair aircraft fuel system components App. C, Sec IIF, Item 47, Level 2 Inspect and repair fuel quantity system components App. C, Sec IIF, Item 45, Level 2 Quiz on advanced aircraft fuel systems App. C, Sec IIF, Item 41, 42, 43, Level 1 Item 45, 46, Level 2

FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS Quiz on fire protection systems Operate, check, and troubleshoot fire detection systems App. C, Sec 11J Item 55, Level 1 Inspect, check, and service smoke and carbon monoxide detection systems App. C, Sec IIJ, Item 54, level 1

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COURSE OBJECTIVES The cognitive objective of this course is for each student to comprehend foundational knowledge needed to perform stated entry-level industry competencies.

The performance objective of this course is for each student to apply foundational knowledge to problems and exercises encountered in class.

INDUSTRY COMPETENCIES/STUDENT PERFORMANCE: Industry Competency Student Performance Objectives MODULE A AIRCRAFT INSTRUMENT SYSTEMS Quiz instruments and Given instruction in this course, aircraft instrument and indicating system indicating system exam and answer sheet, and verbal App. C, Sec IID, Item 36, instructions, complete the exam with 70% correct Level 1

Perform Compass Swing Given instruction in this course, aircraft, test equipment, compass swing procedural guide, and verbal instructions, perform aircraft compass swing in accordance with the prescribed directive.

Perform Pitot Static Test Given instruction in this course, aircraft, Pitot static test equipment, Pitot static test procedural guide, and verbal instructions, perform Pitot static test in accordance with the prescribed directive.

Perform Instrument Given instruction in this course, aircraft, indicating Installation instruments, tools, hardware, installation guides, and App. C, Sec IIG Item 37, verbal instructions, install indicating instruments and Level 2 perform operational check to ensure simulated airworthiness.

ENABLING OBJECTIVES/KEY ENABLERS  Explain the development and design of aircraft instrumentation  Identify aircraft instruments used to display heading, speed, altitude, time and quantity measures  State the purpose of each instrument  Identify types of instrument cases  State the purpose of each type of instrument case  Describe the significance of various instrument markings on the face of an instrument  Describe the mounting of instruments  State the principles of pressure and temperature instruments  Identify the components of pressure and temperature instruments  State the purpose of each component  State the principles of gyroscopic and magnetic instruments  Identify the components of gyroscopic and magnetic instruments  State the principles of synchronous/remote indicating instruments  Identify the components of synchronous/remote indicating instruments  State the purpose of each component  Explain the function of variable resistance in aircraft instrumentation  Explain the function of Autosyn in aircraft instrumentation Alabama College System 3 Airframe Systems II AMT 113

 Explain the function of Selsyn in aircraft instrumentation  Explain the function of Magnesyn aircraft instrumentation  Identify the types of temperature indicating systems  Explain the purpose of each type of temperature indicating system  Summarize the process of troubleshooting temperature-indicating systems  Describe the operating principles of thermocouple temperature indicating circuits  Identify the different types of flight instruments  Identify the different types of navigation instruments  Identify the different types of fluid quantity indicating system instruments  Describe the purpose of each type fluid quantity indicating system instrument  Explain the purpose of electronic flight indicating system systems  Summarize the installation procedures for aircraft instruments  Describe the Pitot static system tests associated with instrument installation  Describe the effect of a ruptured or disconnected static pressure line located inside a pressurized cabin  Summarize the prescribed altimeter tests and adjustments made after instrument installation  Describe the procedure for “swinging” a magnetic compass  State the purpose of “swinging” a magnetic compass  Identify the service requirements of instrument system filters  Summarize the installation and connection of shock mounted vacuum instruments to their power systems  Describe the types of hardware used with instrument installation  Explain the application of operational markings to the glass face of an aircraft instrument  Describe the protection of instruments during handling  Summarize the installation practices necessary to prevent damaging an instrument  Summarize the installation practices used in making hose or tubing connections to the instruments MODULE B AIRCRAFT FUEL SYSTEMS Inspect, check, Given the knowledge taught in this course, aircraft fuel troubleshoot and system, inspection checklist, general and specialized repair aircraft fuel tools; inspect, check, troubleshoot and repair if necessary system restoring the fuel system to simulated airworthiness. App. C, Sec IIF Item 44, Level 3 Given the knowledge taught in this course, aircraft fuel Repair aircraft fuel system system components, general and specialized tools, components aircraft technical system manuals, and verbal instructions, App. C, Sec IIF, Item 47, inspect and replace fuel system components with Level 2 manufacturers’ recommendation in the prescribed directive restoring serviceability and simulated airworthiness.

Given the knowledge taught in this course, aircraft fuel Inspect and repair fuel quantity system components, technical manuals, quantity system inspection checklists, general and specialized tools and components verbal instructions, inspect and repair (if applicable) fuel App. C, Sec IIF, Item 45, quantity system components to specifications for Level 2 serviceability and simulated airworthiness.

Given the knowledge taught in this course, a quiz on Quiz on advanced aircraft advanced aircraft fuel systems, and verbal instructions, Alabama College System 4 Airframe Systems II AMT 113 fuel systems complete the quiz with 70% correct. App. C, Sec IIF, Item 41, 42, 43, Level 1 Item 45, 46, Level 2 ENABLING OBJECTIVES/KEY INDICATORS  Identify the components of a basic fuel system  Describe the purpose of each basic fuel system component  Identify the reasons for requiring fuel dump systems  Identify the principle safety requirements for fuel dump systems  State the purpose of jettison pumps in fuel dump systems  Identify the precautions required when defueling an aircraft  Identify the tank to engine combinations possible with a crossfeed system  Identify the arrangement of fuel system controls, indicators, and warning lights  Identify the method of controlling fuel level during pressure fueling operations  Identify the precautions required when fueling an aircraft  Describe purpose and operation of pilot valves  Explain how to repair and seal fuel tanks  Describe how to pressure test fuel tanks  Explain how to remove and clean fuel strainers  Identify the precautions to follow when routing fuel lines  Describe the method of regulating fuel system pressure  Describe the methods used to determine the level of fluid in a tank  State the purpose of remote-reading electrical gages  Describe how to calibrate liquidometer-type fluid quantity indicating systems  Describe how to test the operation of temperature and pressure warning systems  Identify the fuel system inspection requirements for aircraft operating in areas of high humidity or wide temperature changes  Describe the design and installation requirements for aircraft fuel tanks  Describe the maintenance requirements of fuel tank sumps  Identify the marking requirements for fuel filler openings  Explain the reason for using booster pumps with engine driven pumps  State the purpose of baffle plates in fuel tanks  Explain the installation and operation requirements of fuel valves  Identify the venting requirements of interconnected fuel tanks  Summarize the inspection process of aircraft fuel systems  Summarize the servicing process of aircraft fuel systems  Summarize the troubleshooting process of aircraft fuel system failures  Summarize the inspection process of aircraft fuel system components  Describe an advanced fuel system for a transport aircraft  Describe the operation of a fuel storage system  Identify the components of a fuel storage system  Describe the operation of a fuel vent system  Identify the components of a fuel vent system  Describe the operation of a pressure fueling systems  Identify the components of a pressure fueling systems  Explain the process of defueling aircraft  Describe the operation of a fuel dump system  Identify the components of a fuel dump system  Describe the operation of a fuel quantity indicating system  Identify the components of a fuel quantity indicating system  Describe the operation of a fuel feed low pressure indicating system  Identify the components of a fuel feed low pressure indicating system  Describe the operation of a fuel temperature indicating system Alabama College System 5 Airframe Systems II AMT 113

 Identify the components of a fuel temperature indicating system

MODULE C ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS Troubleshoot, inspect, check, Given the knowledge taught in this course, written practicum IIIA and service, and repair heating verbal instructions. Complete the practicum achieving 70% correct. systems App. C, Sec IIC Item 34, Level 1

Troubleshoot, inspect, check, Given the knowledge taught in this course, written practicum IIIB and service, and repair vapor verbal instructions. Complete the practicum achieving 70% correct. and air cycle conditioning systems App. C, Sec IIC Item 33, Level 1 Given the knowledge taught in this course, written practicum IIIC and Troubleshoot, inspect, check, verbal instructions. Complete the practicum achieving 70% correct. service, and repair pressurization systems App. C, Sec IIC, Item 33 & 34, Level 1 Given the knowledge taught in this course, aircraft oxygen system, Troubleshoot, inspect, check, general tools, specialized tools, aircraft oxygen system inspection, service, and repair oxygen servicing, operational check, test equipment, and verbal instructions. systems Inspect, perform operational check, and service the aircraft oxygen App. C, Sec IIC, Item 35, Level system. If discrepancies or malfunctions are found, troubleshoot and 2 repair in accordance with the prescribed directive and return the aircraft oxygen system to simulated airworthiness status.

ENABLING OBJECTIVES/KEY INDICATORS  State the purpose of aircraft ventilation systems  State the purpose of aircraft combustion heaters  Identify the components of combustion heating systems  Describe the function and purpose of each component  Identify the usual reasons combustion heater fails to operate  Describe the operating principle of a thermostatically controlled combustion heater  Describe the effects of cracks and holes in an exhaust type heat exchanger  Identify the usual sources of contamination of a freon system  Identify the method of protecting a freon system from contamination during replacement of a component  Explain the methods used to control cabin pressure of a pressurized aircraft  Explain the protective features included in the control circuits of combustion heaters  Describe the purpose and operation of check valves in the delivery air ducts of a pressurization system  Explain the basic principles of providing and controlling aircraft pressurization  Describe the inspection requirements of cabin heating systems that utilize an exhaust heat exchanger as a source of heated air  Describe the method for checking a combustion fuel system heater for leaks  Describe the function of the condenser in a freon cooling system  Describe the function of the evaporator in a freon cooling system  Describe the function of the expansion valve in a freon cooling system  Identify the location, in relationship to each other, of the units in a freon cooling system  State the purpose of vapor cycle cooling systems Alabama College System 6 Airframe Systems II AMT 113

 Identify the components of vapor cycle cooling systems  Summarize the servicing procedures for vapor cycle cooling systems  Summarize the troubleshooting process for vapor cycle cooling systems  Describe the method of determining the freon level in a vapor cycle cooling system  Explain the procedure for servicing a vapor-cycle air conditioning system that has lost all its freon charge  State the purpose of air cycle cooling systems  Explain the operating principles of air cycle cooling systems  Summarize the servicing procedures for air cycle cooling systems  Summarize the inspection process of air cycle cooling systems  Describe the function of a jet pump in a pressurization and air conditioning system  Describe the function of a mixing valve in an air conditioning system  Describe the function of outflow valve in a pressurization system  Explain the function and operating principles of an automatic cabin rate of climb control system  State the purpose of oxygen systems  Explain the function of oxygen systems  Identify the components of oxygen systems  Describe the purpose and function of each component in an oxygen system  Summarize the servicing procedures for oxygen systems with breathing oxygen  Summarize the inspection of a breathing oxygen system for contamination  Explain how to check an oxygen system for leakage

MODULE D ICE AND RAIN CONTROL SYSTEMS Quiz on ice and rain control Given instruction in this course, aircraft ice and rain control system exam and answer sheet, and verbal instructions, complete the exam with 70% correct.

Inspect, check, and repair ice Given the knowledge taught in this course, aircraft ice and rain control and rain components on aircraft system, inspection checklist, operational, troubleshooting guides, or training board general and specialized tools, inspect and perform operational check App. C, Sec II I Item 53, Level 2 of the system, if a discrepancy or malfunction is found, troubleshoot and determine a course of action to restore simulated airworthiness.

ENABLING OBJECTIVES/KEY INDICATORS  State the purpose of Ice and Rain Control systems  Explain the function of windshield wiper systems  Explain the function of Pneumatic rain removal systems  Explain the function of chemical rain repellent  Summarize the process of servicing rain control systems  Summarize the process of troubleshooting and repair of rain control systems  Summarize the process of inspecting and checking rain control systems  State the purpose of ice removal systems  Explain the operation of anti-icing systems that utilize heated air in the leading edge of airfoils and intake ducts  Explain the operating principles of electrically operated anti-icing systems  Explain the function of Anti-icing systems  Summarize the process of servicing ice removal systems  Summarize the process of troubleshooting and repair of ice removal systems  Summarize the process of inspecting and checking ice removal systems  Explain how to install deicer boots  Describe how to protect deicer boots from deterioration

MODULE E FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS Quiz on fire protection Given instruction in this course, aircraft fire protection system systems practicum and answer sheet, nd verbal instructions, complete the practicum with 70% correct. Inspect, check, and service smoke and carbon monoxide detection systems App. C, Sec 11J Item 54, Level 1

Operate, check, and Given the knowledge taught in this course, aircraft fire detection troubleshoot fire detection system, operating, operational checkout, and troubleshooting guides, systems general and specialized tools, perform operational check of the App. C, Sec 11J Item 55, Level system, if a discrepancy or malfunction is found, troubleshoot and 1 repair restoring the fire detection system to simulated airworthiness.

ENABLING OBJECTIVES/KEY INDICATORS  State the purpose of fire protection systems  Identify the location of fire zones  Identify the types of fire extinguishers for aircraft  Explain the function of each type fire extinguishers  Summarize the process of servicing fire extinguisher systems  Summarize the process of inspecting and checking fire extinguisher systems  State the purpose of fire detection circuits  Explain the function of fire detection circuits  Summarize the process of inspecting and checking fire detectors  State the purpose of carbon monoxide detectors  State the purpose of smoke detectors  Describe the operating principles of smoke and carbon monoxide detection systems  Identify the types of fire extinguishing agents most suitable for use with electrical fires  Identify the fire-extinguishing agent normally used with built in aircraft fire extinguishing systems  Explain how to check fire extinguisher container pressure  Describe how to check continuity and resistance of the electrical circuit  Determine the cause for the system failing to function  Explain how to check fire warning sensors or detectors for open and short circuits

COURSE CONTENT OUTLINE FAA AUTHORITY 147 SAFETY INSTRUCTION  General  Fire Drills  Severe Weather  Shop Safety  Flight Line Safety

MODULE A AIRCRAFT INSTRUMENT SYSTEMS  Developing and design of instruments App. C, Sec IID, Item 36, Level 1 o Types of instrument cases o Markings of instruments o Mounting of instruments  Basic principles and components of pressure and temperature instruments  Basic principles and components of gyroscopic and magnetic instruments  Basic principles and components of synchronous/remote indicating systems o Variable resistance o Autosyn o Selsyn o Magnesyn NOTE: Practical Exercise I-A to be conducted at this point.  Temperature indicating systems o Bimetalic o Vapor Bulb and capillary tube o Thermocouple type o Electric resistance type o Troubleshooting

 Flight Instruments o Vacuum and pressure systems o Attitude indicators o Directional indicators o Turn and slip indicators o Pitot static system o Airspeed indicator o Altimeter indicator o Vertical speed indicator

 Navigational Instruments o Direct reading magnetic compass o Slaved gyro indicators

 Fluid quantity indicating system o Mechanical liquid level indicators o Electrical liquid-level indicators Alabama College System 9 Airframe Systems II AMT 113

o Capacitor type fuel quantity systems

 Electronic Flight Indicating system  Installation, adjustments, and testing of instruments App. C, Sec. IID, Item 37, Level 2 o General installation procedures o Pitot Static system tests o Altimeter tests and adjustments o Vertical speed adjustments o 100-hour inspection o Ground swinging of compass NOTE: Practical exercises I-B, I-C, I-D, and I-E to be conducted at this point PROGRESSIVE EXAMINATION

MODULE B AIRCRAFT FUEL SYSTEMS  Basic Fuel Systems o Basic fuel systems and their arrangements o Fuel lines, hoses, and fittings o Fuel tanks and their purpose o Selector valves o Fuel strainers o Fuel pumps o Fuel flowmeter o Oil dilution system o Priming system App. C, Sec. IIF Item 45, Level 2 o Fuel quantity indicating system NOTE: Practical Exercise II-A to be conducted at this point. o Inspect, check, and service, troubleshoot, and App. C, Sec IIF item 47, Level 3 repair aircraft fuel systems o Inspect and repair aircraft fuel system components App. C, Sec IIF Item 44, Level 3 NOTE: Practical Exercise II-B, II-C, and II-D to be conducted at this point.

 Advanced Aircraft Fuel System o Description of an advanced fuel system for a transport aircraft o Fuel storage system o Fuel vent system

o Pressure fueling systems App. C, Sec. IIF Item 43, Level 1

o Defueling App. C, Sec IIF, Item 42, level 1

o Fuel dump systems App. C, Sec IIF, Item 41, level 1

o Fuel quantity indicating systems App. C, Sec IIF, item 45, Level 2

o Fuel feed low pressure indicating systems o Fuel temperature indicating systems App. C, Sec IIF, item 46, Level 2 Alabama College System 10 Airframe Systems II AMT 113

NOTE: Practical Exercise II-E to be conducted at this point. Progressive Examination #2 scheduled for ______. FINAL EXAMINATION

MODULE C ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS  Inspection, operation, troubleshooting, servicing, and repair of aircraft combustion heaters App. C, Sec IIC Item 34, Level 1 o Ventilation systems o Combustion systems . Types of heating systems . Components and principles of operation of heater fuel systems, ignition systems, air system . Components and principles operation of heater electrical control system . Operation, servicing, testing, and repair of heaters NOTE: Practical Exercise III-A to be conducted at this point.

 Inspection, operation, troubleshooting, servicing, and repair of vapor cycle cooling systems o Fundamentals of vapor cycle cooling systems o Components of vapor cycle cooling systems o Servicing procedures for vapor cycle systems o Troubleshooting and repair of vapor cycle systems

 Inspection, operation, troubleshooting, servicing and App. C, Sec. IIC Item 33, Level 1 repair of air cycle cooling systems o Compressed air sources o Construction and operating principles of the air cycle refrigeration pack o Inspect, check, service, troubleshoot and repair air cycle refrigeration pack NOTE: Practical Exercise III-B to be conducted at this point.

 Inspection, operation, troubleshooting, servicing and repair of aircraft pressurization systems o Basic requirements of pressurized aircraft o Methods used to control cabin pressure o Components and principles of operation of the pneumatic system o Inspection, checking, troubleshooting, servicing and repair of pressurized aircraft systems NOTE: Practical Exercise III-C to be conducted at this point.

 Inspection, operation, troubleshooting, servicing and repair of oxygen systems o Oxygen supply components o Distribution systems o Inspection an repair of aircraft oxygen systems o Troubleshooting of oxygen system components o Servicing an oxygen system component NOTE: Practical Exercise III-D to be conducted at this point. Alabama College System 11 Airframe Systems II AMT 113

PROGRESIVE EXAMINATION

MODULE D ICE AND RAIN SYSTEMS  Inspect, check, troubleshoot, service and repair rain control systems o Windshield wiper system App. C, Sec III item 53, Level 2 o Pneumatic rain removal system o Chemical rain repellant system

 Inspect, check, troubleshoot, service and ice removal systems o De-icing systems o Anti-icing systems NOTE: Practical Exercise IV-A and IVB to be conducted at this point.

MODULE E FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS  Location of fire zones App. C, Sec IIJ, Item 55, level 3  Types of fire extinguishers  Servicing fire extinguishers containers  Checking –inspecting fire extinguishing circuits  Fire detection circuits  Checking –inspecting fire detectors App. C, Sec IIJ, Item 54, level 1  Carbon Monoxide detectors  Smoke detectors NOTE: Practical Exercise V-A and V-B to be conducted at this point. PROGRESSIVE EXAMINATION

FINAL EXAMINATION

RECOMMENDED METHODS OF EVALUATION: The table of specifications below identifies the number of enabling objectives/key indicators per cognitive domain level of learning (Knowledge, Comprehension, Application) per module. The instructor should develop 1-3 test questions per Knowledge Level of Learning, 2-4 test questions per Comprehension Level of Learning, and 5-6 questions per Application Level Learning. The instructor should use the following test item types for each level of learning:

Knowledge: Alternative Response test items (true/false or yes/no) Comprehension: Multiple Choice Application: Multiple Choice, Short Answer Exercises

The instructor should ensure each student meets the performance and standards published in each criterion objective. See FAA AC 147-3 Certification And Operation Of Aviation Maintenance Technician Schools Appendix 1for evaluation instrument guidance and development.

TABLE OF SPECIFICATIONS Domain of Cognitive Domain Total Total Learning/ Cognitive Performance Content Knowledge Comprehension Application Module A 17 18 0 35 4 Module B 16 34 0 40 4 Module C 10 25 0 35 4 Module D 14 33 0 47 2 Module E 8 9 1 18 2 Number of 65 119 1 185 18 indicators per level

RECOMMENDED INSTRUCTIONAL METHODOLOGIES: The table below links the teaching methods and activities most effective for facilitating student achievement of learning outcomes published in this plan of instruction.

Cognitive Level Goal For Students Teaching Methods Teaching Activities (Thinking) Knowledge Knows common terms, Lecture Mnemonics specific facts, methods, Computer Based Examples or Illustrations Descriptive Verbs: procedures, basic Instruction Repetition Defines, Lists, States, concepts, principles Video Summaries Describes, Identifies Demonstration Reviews Comprehension Understands facts and Informal Lecture 1. Teach to the Knowledge principles Discussion Level Descriptive Verbs: Demonstration Describe, Explains, Interprets verbal material Participation 2. Explains and Summarizes Interactive Computer demonstrates concept, Interprets charts and Based Instruction principle or procedure graphs learned

Translates verbal 3. Put students in new material to mathematical situation, and instructor and formulas students co-solve employing the indicated Estimates future concept, principle, or consequences procedure.

Justifies methods and 4. Put students in a new procedures situation, and the students solve the new situation using the concept, principle, or procedure while instructor supervises.

5. Reteach as required Application Applies concepts and Demonstration 1. Teach to the Knowledge principles to new Individual Research Level Descriptive Verbs: situations Lab Exercises Uses, Solves, Operates, Case Studies 2. Teach to the Produces, Applies laws and Experiments Comprehension Level Demonstrates, Constructs theories to practical situations 3. Student must identify the concept, principle, or Solves mathematical procedure and use it to problems solve new scenario

Constructs charts, 4. Reteach as required graphs, or simple mechanism

Demonstrates correct usage of a method or procedure Psychomotor Level Goal For Students Teaching Methods Teaching Activities (Doing) Mechanism Learned responses have Lab Exercises 1. Demonstration become habitual and Case Studies 2. Observation Descriptive Verbs: can be performed with Experiments 3. Feedback Assembles, calibrates, some confidence and 4. Reteach as required constructs, measures, fixes, proficiency dismantles, sketches Alabama College System 14 Airframe Systems II AMT 113

Glossary of Terms Plan of Instruction A teaching-learning plan which includes student centered (POI) instructional objectives, outlined content, instructional and evaluation strategies, and other relevant information needed to guide the development and/or revision of learning experiences such that students achieve stated educational outcomes. Industry Entry-level skills students must acquire during enrollment in Competencies the course.

Course Objectives The overall goal of the course of instruction stated in broad terms. Criterion Objectives The terminal outcome each student is required to meet. Criterion objectives are directly related to industry competencies. There will be one or more criterion objectives published for each industry competency. Enabling The required knowledge and/or skill each student must Objectives/Key acquire in order to have the best chance of achieving the Indicators stated performance in the criterion objective. Table of Used to ensure adequate sampling of student knowledge as Specifications specified by the enabling and criterion objectives.

Cognitive Domain The domain of learning typified by thinking and focused on the development of intellectual capabilities. Psychomotor Domain The domain of learning typified by performing or doing and focused on the development of motor skills. Section Explanation Course Description A broad description of key elements in a given course. Course Used to identify courses taught in multiple disciplines. Prefix/numbers Co-requisite Course Course required in conjunction to the specified course often in the form of a lab Modules A grouping of interrelated knowledge and skills representing a sub-element of a course. Course Content A listing of topics for instruction in a particular course Outline Contact/Credit hours Specifies the recommended contact to credit hours for each course. Mandates the total credit hours awarded for each course. Prerequisite Intellectual capabilities required for handling the academic Knowledge rigors of the discipline. Recommended Suggests test item options for measuring student Methods of Evaluation achievement of enabling objectives. Suggests the number of test items required to adequately measure student achievement of enabling objectives. Mandates the evaluation of criterion objectives. Alabama College System 15 Airframe Systems II AMT 113

Recommended Suggests the most effective instructional methods for Instructional achieving stated learning levels Methodologies Directions for Use 1. Review the entire document. 2. Assess the industry competencies specified in the POI keeping in mind that the stated skills are the target outcomes for the course. 3. Assess the criterion objectives written for each competency keeping in mind the objective specifies the behavior each student must exhibit in order to achieve the competency. Adjust performance evaluation instruments to ensure each criterion objective is 4. addressed. 5. Develop additional performance evaluations as needed 6. Assess enabling objectives/key indicators specifying student outcomes Adjust objective evaluations based on the guidance provided in the POI table of specification to ensure adequate sampling of student learning 7. outcomes. Evaluate current classroom curriculum and determine if learning experiences support student achievement of skills identified in criterion objectives. 8. Adjust as necessary. Review recommended instructional methodologies for teaching activities 9. appropriate to specified levels of learning. 10. Develop appropriate learning experiences for those skills not addressed. Ensure specified contact hours are enough to cover existing and new learning 11. experiences developed. 12. Ensure adequate time exists to evaluate each student on all criterion objectives. 13. Adjust course syllabus to reflect changes made. 14. If necessary, adjust school surveys to reflect changes made.

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