Guidelines for Aviation English Training Programmes

1 Cir 323. AN/185. Guidelines for Aviation English Training Programmes Approved by the Secretary General and published under his authority International Civil Aviation Organization These Guidelines were developed based on the expertise and experience of the Board and members of the International Civil Aviation English Association (ICAEA) ( ) as an integral part of its commitment to enhancing standards in Aviation English Training ; their commitment is instrumental in improving the standard of Aviation communications worldwide.

2 ICAO is grateful for this important contribution. _____. Cir 323. AN/185. Guidelines for Aviation English Training Programmes _____. Approved by the Secretary General and published under his authority International Civil Aviation Organization Published in separate English , Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian and Spanish editions by the INTERNATIONAL CIVIL Aviation ORGANIZATION. 999 University Street, Montr al, Quebec, Canada H3C 5H7. For ordering information and for a complete listing of sales agents and booksellers, please go to the ICAO website at Cir 323, Guidelines for Aviation English Training Programmes Order Number: CIR323.

3 ISBN 978-92-9231-403-3. ICAO 2009. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means, without prior permission in writing from the International Civil Aviation Organization. TABLE OF CONTENTS. Page INTRODUCTION .. (vii). Chapter 1. Aviation English Training Design and Development .. 1. Definition of Training objectives .. 1. Use of operationally relevant, work-related language .. 1. Development of communicative language 2. Coverage of all six ICAO Rating Scale and Holistic Descriptors skill areas.

4 2. Achievement of ICAO Operational Level 4 in all six skill areas .. 2. Training provider information .. 2. Training design and development team .. 2. Qualification and experience .. 3. Definition of Training curriculum .. 3. Definition of Training curriculum development process .. 3. Justification of Training 3. Curriculum content and order .. 4. Pilot and controller streams .. 4. Professional and ab initio students .. 4. Consistent use of a communicative approach .. 4. Effective coverage of all six ICAO skills and achievement of Operational Level 4.

5 5. Professional relevance and student motivation .. 5. Use of technology .. 6. Appropriate quality and quantity of audio and visual media .. 6. Blended learning .. 7. Training duration .. 7. Cost-effectiveness of Training .. 8. Monitoring and 8. Student progress monitoring .. 8. Training effectiveness and feedback monitoring .. 9. Questionnaire .. 10. Chapter 2. Aviation English Training Delivery .. 12. Factors impacting the delivery process .. 12. Integration of classroom and distance learning .. 12. Means of enhancing learner motivation.

6 12. Communicative Training techniques .. 13. Applicability of Training content, activities and level to operational objectives .. 13. Adaptability of Training materials to meet specific individual and local requirements .. 13. Training activities .. 14. (iii). (iv) ICAO Circular 323-AN/185. Page Trainers .. 14. Demonstration of teacher qualifications, Training , experience and treatment .. 14. Qualities of teacher/facilitator/technical instructor to deliver materials .. 15. Provision for Training in tandem when required.

7 15. Logistics .. 16. Elements of a supportive and appropriate learning environment .. 16. Definition of appropriate lesson duration and frequency .. 16. Demonstration of the technical infrastructure required to support the Training .. 17. Training materials .. 17. Instructor manuals with practical notes, examples and keys .. 17. User-friendly student manuals and materials, including detailed lesson plans .. 17. An introductory programme tutorial for both classroom and distance-learning materials .. 18. Student follow-up and assessment sheets.

8 18. Monitoring, testing and remedial Training .. 18. Appropriate placement, progress and exit tests .. 18. Segregation between Training -related tests and any licensing 19. Appropriate means of student monitoring and needs analysis (manual or computerized) .. 19. Learning Management System .. 19. Means and materials for remedial Training .. 19. Quality assurance .. 20. Means of trainer monitoring and feedback .. 20. Means of assessing professional objectives met .. 20. Questionnaire .. 21. Chapter 3. Aviation English Trainer Profiles and Background.

9 23. Basic qualifications for Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) .. 23. Prior experience teaching English for Specific Purposes (ESP) .. 23. Combination of linguistic skills and operational familiarity .. 23. Exposure to an operational Aviation environment .. 24. In-depth knowledge of Doc 9835 .. 24. Familiarity with ICAO Rated Speech Samples Training Aid .. 24. Attitudes related to Training .. 25. Ability to enhance conditions for students' language production .. 25. Ability to motivate and support students .. 25.

10 Ability to see beyond grammatical accuracy and native-speaker pronunciation to communicational effectiveness .. 25. Willingness to support, observe, coordinate and 26. Attitudes specific to teaching Aviation English .. 26. Commitment to a communicative approach to language teaching .. 26. Awareness of specific operational objectives and functions .. 26. Awareness of the distinction between standardardized phraseology and plain 27. Awareness of aspects of the language that may be critical in abnormal situations .. 28. High-stakes testing and Training .