Reflection on

Learning Process
SESSION 1
 Purpose

• The learning process refers to how individuals acquire, retain,

and apply knowledge or skills. It involves several key stages
that guide learners from initial exposure to new information
to mastery and practical application. Understanding this
process helps instructors design more effective lessons and
create environments that support learning.
What are your steps?

1. Attention and Engagement

2. Perception and Understanding

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3. Memory and Retention
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4. Practice and Application

5. Feedback and Correction 2

6. Reflection and Adjustment

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7. Mastery and Skill Development

8. Transfer and Generalization

1. Attention and Engagement
Goal: Capture the learner’s attention and motivate them to engage with the
material.
Key Elements:
Use relevant examples and real world applications (e.g., how drone
operations apply to various industries such as agriculture or film).
Start with an overview of the lesson’s goals to give learners context.
Introduce engaging multimedia tools like flight simulations, videos of drone
operations, or interactive demonstrations.
Example: Show a video of an exciting drone mission that highlights the skills
they will be learning, making the material relatable.
2. Perception and Understanding

Goal: Help learners process new information and make sense of

it.
Key Elements:
Present information in digestible chunks, focusing on one
concept at a time (e.g., airspace classifications or safety
protocols).
Use a combination of verbal explanation, visual aids, and
hands on demonstrations to cater to different learning styles.
Encourage learners to ask questions and participate in
discussions to ensure comprehension.
Example: In a lesson about drone safety, demonstrate a
preflight checklist and explain each step while using visual aids
like a diagram of a drone.
3. Memory and Retention

Goal: Ensure learners can store information in their long

term memory and recall it when needed.
Key Elements:
Use repetition to reinforce key concepts (e.g., regularly
practicing flight maneuvers or reviewing airspace rules).
Organize content logically, helping learners form
connections between topics (e.g., relating weather conditions to
flight planning).
Introduce mnemonics or acronyms to help learners
remember technical terms (e.g., using “GROW” for key
elements in weather forecasting: Gust, Rain, Overcast, Wind).
Example: After teaching how to perform a drone preflight
inspection, have learners repeatedly practice it in groups to
solidify their memory of each step.
 4. Practice and Application
Goal: Allow learners to apply what they’ve learned to real or
simulated situations.
Key Elements:
Provide guided practice where learners perform tasks under
instructor supervision (e.g., flying a drone in a controlled
environment).
Offer simulated scenarios that reflect real world challenges
(e.g., simulating a GPS signal loss or a battery failure).
Gradually reduce instructor support, allowing learners to
gain independence in their skill application.
Example: After a lesson on flying drones in various weather
conditions, allow students to practice adjusting flight
parameters using a simulator, followed by hands on practice
with actual drones.
 5. Feedback and Correction
Goal: Help learners understand their mistakes and make
adjustments for improvement.
Key Elements:
Provide immediate feedback during practice sessions to
reinforce correct actions and correct mistakes in real time.
Use both positive reinforcement and constructive criticism
to guide learners toward improvement.
Allow learners to self assess and reflect on their
performance, encouraging them to recognize their own
strengths and weaknesses.
Example: During a practical drone flying session, an instructor
might praise a student for smooth takeoff and landing but
provide corrective feedback on how to improve throttle control
during turns.
 6. Reflection and Adjustment
Goal: Encourage learners to think critically about their
learning experience and adjust their strategies.
Key Elements:
Encourage learners to reflect on their performance and how
they can improve (e.g., journaling after each flight session or
group discussion).
Have learners identify challenges they faced and what
strategies they used to overcome them.
Foster a growth mindset, where mistakes are seen as
learning opportunities rather than failures.
Example: After a flight practice session, ask students to
reflect on what went well and what they would change in the
next flight. Discuss these reflections in a group to share
insights.
 7. Mastery and Skill Development
Goal: Ensure learners achieve a high level of proficiency and
confidence in their skills.
Key Elements:
Provide advanced practice opportunities to fine tune skills
and build mastery (e.g., more complex flight missions, night
flying, or long range operations).
Continue to offer incremental challenges to push learners
beyond their comfort zones, ensuring continuous improvement.
Assess mastery through practical exams or real world
simulations where learners must demonstrate their ability to
apply skills independently.
Example: Test learners' ability to plan and execute a
complete drone mission, from preflight inspection to post flight
reporting, without instructor intervention.
 8. Transfer and Generalization
Goal: Ensure learners can apply what they’ve learned in
various real world contexts beyond the training environment.
Key Elements:
Present learners with diverse scenarios that differ from the
training environment (e.g., flying a drone in a new location with
unfamiliar terrain).
Encourage learners to use their knowledge and skills in
different situations, such as different weather conditions or
mission objectives.
Ensure learners understand how to adapt their knowledge
to meet the demands of new challenges.
Example: Assign students a flight mission in a remote area
with varying terrain and weather conditions, allowing them to
adjust their strategies and apply everything they’ve learned in
class.
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 What did you learn?

By understanding and applying this learning process, instructors can

ensure that their students are fully equipped to operate drones safely and
effectively, retaining the necessary knowledge and skills for real world
application. The process is cyclical, allowing for continuous improvement
and refinement of both learning and teaching.
Thank You