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This 3-page paper discusses the challenges inherent in using computer-based training (CBT) in training airline pilots. The paper offers a review of existing literature on both the topics of training airlines pilots and CBT in general. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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File: D0_MTpiocbt.rtf
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student/student interaction, as opposed to the newer, computer-based teaching (CBT) modules. The first thing to acknowledge upfront is that there is not
much literature currently available on the topic. The literature that is available mainly addresses what types of CBTs are available to pilots, rather than their reaction to them. There is,
however, some good literature available pertaining to why employees in general might fear or dislike CBT versus the standard student-teacher interaction method. In examining this latter category, we can then
extrapolate some reasons why pilots might be reluctant to use CBT for educational purposes. In terms of literature dealing with pilots and
education, some experts have pointed out that despite the sophistication of modern aircraft, as well as increased complexity of navigation, aviation education/methodology has not changed during the past several years
(Karp et al, 1999). One aspect of such education pointed out is that adult learners (which airline pilots, for the most part, are) tend to enter their courses voluntarily and
will move toward the more practical education that suits their purposes best (Karp et al, 1999). Research also shows that adult learners tend to be more responsive and motivated toward
action-oriented learning, in other words, hands-on learning (Karp et al, 1999). Given this aspect, CBT would almost be a natural extension of any in-classroom learning, particularly as it pertains to
aviators (Karp et al, 1999). But what also must be taken into account is learning style theories - researchers have pointed out differences in learning styles, between visual and aural,
and even between genders (Karp et al, 1999; see also Box, 1998). Research performed among aviation students yielded some interesting results - namely, more than 50 percent of those surveyed
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