Chapter 8 EO C540.01 – REFLECT ON CANADA'S CONTRIBUTION TO AEROSPACE TECHNOLOGY

Resources needed for the delivery of this lesson are listed in the lesson specification located in A-CR-CCP-805/PG-001, Proficiency Level Five Qualification Standard and Plan, Chapter 4. Specific uses for said resources are identified throughout the self-study package within the section for which they are required.

Self-study packages are intended to be completed by the cadet independently. More information about self-study packages can be found in the foreword and preface.

Review the lesson content and become familiar with the material prior to facilitating this lesson.

Photocopy the self-study package located at Attachment A for each cadet.

Photocopy the answer key located at Attachment B but do not provide it to the cadets.

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A self study was chosen for this lesson as it allows the cadet to reflect in greater detail on Canada's contribution to aerospace technology at their own pace. This encourages the cadet to become more self-reliant and independent by focusing on their own learning instead of learning directed by the instructor.

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By the end of this lesson the cadet shall have reflected on Canada's contribution to aerospace technology.

It is important for cadets to recognize the contribution Canadian researchers, scientists and technicians have made to the development of aerospace technology, not only for Canada but the world. Canadian technical knowledge has assisted aerospace development to create global advances within the space program and aircraft development.

The objective of this self-study package is to have the cadet reflect on Canada's contribution to aerospace technology.

Provide the cadet with a classroom or training area suitable to complete the self-study package.

1.Provide the cadet with a copy of the self-study package located at Attachment A and a pen / pencil.

2.Allow the cadet 90 minutes to complete the self-study package.

3.Provide assistance as required to the cadet.

4.Collect the self-study package once the cadet has finished.

5.Correct the self-study package with the self-study package answer key located at Attachment B.

6.Provide feedback to the cadet and indicate whether or not they have completed the Enabling Objective (EO).

7.Return the completed self-study package to the cadet for their future reference.

8.Record the result in the cadet's logbook and Cadet Training Record.

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The cadet's participation in reflecting on Canada's contribution to aerospace technology will serve as the confirmation of this lesson.

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