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Flight instructor perspectives on competency-based education: insights into educator practice within an aviation context

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Hattingh, Andre
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Hodge, Steven
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Mavin, Timothy John
International Journal of Training Research
Journal · Vol. 20 · Issue 3 · pp. 264-282
Abstract

This paper investigates how flight instructors view the utility of competency-based education/training (CBE/T) during the training of new pilots. A total of ten flight instructors were interviewed and analysed through an interpretive paradigm of grounded theory. The findings indicate flight instructors of all experience levels have difficulty engaging with competency texts and have a limited theoretical understanding of CBE/T. The findings suggest possible incorrect practices are being employed by instructors. More importantly, the study highlights a concern that the current industry understanding of CBE/T directly relates to learning and safety, with a potential for negative outcomes. The paper questions if CBE/T is an appropriate model for training new pilots. © 2022 Informa UK Limited, trading as Taylor & Francis Group.

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Vocational education Competency-based training Competency-based education flight instructor

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School of Education and Professional Studies, Griffith University, Brisbane, QLD, Australia, School of Education and Professional Studies, Griffith University, Brisbane, QLD, Australia
School of Education and Professional Studies, Griffith University, Brisbane, QLD, Australia
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