1. Aviation English Training Methodologies: a discussion
Philip Shawcross
Ulyanovsk Higher Civil Aviation School
May 29, 2009

2. Aviation English Training Methodologies
Topics
Defining objectives
Target language
Communicative approach & role of the teacher
Content-based training materials
Types of delivery
References: operational & rating scale
Conclusions

3. In what terms do we need to define objectives?
Aviation English Training Methodologies
1.Defining objectives
In what terms do we need to define objectives?

4. Aviation English Training Methodologies 1. Defining objectives
In what terms do we need to define objectives?
Operational tasks
Language functions and content
Safety considerations
Rating scale levels

5. How do we circumscribe the target language?
Aviation English Training Methodologies
2. Target language
How do we circumscribe the target language?

6. Aviation English Training Methodologies 2. Target language
How do we circumscribe the target language?
Lexical content
Structural content (grammar & syntax)
Language functions
Specificity continuum

7. How does the teacher teach?
Aviation English Training Methodologies
3. Communicative approach & role of the teacher
How does the teacher teach?

8. Aviation English Training Methodologies
3. Communicative approach & role of the teacher
How does the teacher teach?
Nature of input to learners: visual, audio, textual
Interactivities
Speech time
Learning environment
Position of the teacher

9. What is the most appropriate subject matter?
Aviation English Training Methodologies
4. Content-based training materials
What is the most appropriate subject matter?

10. Aviation English Training Methodologies
4. Content-based training materials
What is the most appropriate subject matter?
Operational relevance
Applicability
Motivation
Media
Integration of language skills

11. How do learners learn most effectively?
Aviation English Training Methodologies
5. Types of delivery
How do learners learn most effectively?

12. Aviation English Training Methodologies 5. Types of delivery
How do learners learn most effectively?
Timing
Blended learning: self-access & classroom
Self recognition
Recycling & consolidation
Recurrent & maintenance training

13. How do we know we are doing it right?
Aviation English Training Methodologies
6. References: operational & rating scale
How do we know we are doing it right?

14. Aviation English Training Methodologies
6. References: operational & rating scale
How do we know we are doing it right?
The operational experts
The safety acid test
Systematic feedback
Sustainability
Life-long learning

15. 7. Conclusions
What really matters?

16. 7. Conclusions
What really matters?
Operational relevance
Appropriate linguistic content & functions
Oral & aural priorities
Communicative learning
Applicability to professional situations
Reference to ICAO Rating Scale
Safety-related content

17. 7. Conclusions
What really matters?
Learner-centred & learner friendly
Practicality
Motivation
Integration of skills
Transition from formulaic to non-formulaic
Robust & continuing teacher training
Sustainability & proficiency margin
Life-long learning: maintenance & recurrent

18. Thank you so much for taking part
Philip Shawcross
Ulyanovsk Higher Civil Aviation School May 29, 2009