Scenario-based learning to promote active learning among Airline Pilots

Abstract

Scenario-Based Learning (SBL) is an instructional methodology that fosters active learning by incorporating practical and organizational experience into the classroom environment. This study aims to explore airline pilots’ perceptions of SBL in the context of operational procedures. To the best of the authors’ knowledge, no prior research has specifically examined how Scenario-Based Learning (SBL) can enhance active learning, improve situational awareness, and mitigate the risk of human error in high-pressure aviation environments. A 30-item survey was administered online following the completion of 18 hours of classroom-based training. The survey included demographic questions, 14 items related to SBL, 9 items concerning non-technical skills, and 3 items from the safety perception scale. Using empirical analysis, the study investigated the relationship between SBL and non-technical skills. The results indicate that the most significantly enhanced non-technical skills through participation in the SBL-integrated course were application of knowledge, analytical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making. These findings offer important insights into the integration of SBL within aviation training programs, highlighting its potential to foster a safer and more effective cockpit culture.

Keywords

• Scenario-based learning
• active learning
• Non-technical skills
• safety
• airline pilots
• aviation

Havayolu Pilotları Arasında Aktif Öğrenmeyi Teşvik Etmek İçin Senaryo Tabanlı Öğrenme

Abstract

Senaryo Tabanlı Öğrenme (SBL), pratik ve örgütsel deneyimleri sınıf ortamına dahil ederek aktif öğrenmeyi teşvik eden bir öğretim metodolojisidir. Bu çalışma, havayolu pilotlarının operasyonel prosedürler bağlamında SBL’ye yönelik algılarını incelemeyi amaçlamaktadır. Yazarların bilgisi dâhilinde, daha önce hiçbir araştırma, Senaryo Tabanlı Öğrenme’nin (SBL) yüksek baskı altındaki havacılık ortamlarında aktif öğrenmeyi nasıl artırabileceğini, durumsal farkındalığı nasıl geliştirebileceğini ve insan hatası riskini nasıl azaltabileceğini özel olarak incelememiştir. 18 saatlik sınıf ortamında verilen eğitimin tamamlanmasının ardından çevrimiçi olarak 30 maddelik bir anket uygulanmıştır. Anket, demografik soruların yanı sıra, SBL ile ilgili 14 maddeyi, teknik olmayan becerilere yönelik 9 maddeyi ve güvenlik algısı ölçeğinden 3 maddeyi içermektedir. Ampirik analiz yoluyla bu çalışmada, SBL ile teknik olmayan beceriler arasındaki ilişki araştırılmıştır. Sonuçlar, SBL entegrasyonuna sahip eğitime katılımın en fazla geliştirdiği teknik olmayan becerilerin bilgi uygulama, analitik düşünme, problem çözme ve karar verme olduğunu ortaya koymuştur. Bu bulgular, SBL’nin havacılık eğitim programlarına entegrasyonuna ilişkin önemli bulgular sunmakta ve daha güvenli ve etkili bir kokpit kültürü oluşturma potansiyelini vurgulamaktadır.

Keywords

• Senaryo tabanlı öğrenme
• aktif öğrenme
• teknik olmayan beceriler
• emniyet
• havayolu pilotları
• havacılık

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