Plain English Meaning

When a student learns something, they're never just learning that one thing. They're also picking up attitudes, habits, ways of solving problems, and emotional reactions — all at once. Good instructors recognize this and pay attention to all of it, not just whether the student got the technical answer right.

Full Definition

A principle in aviation instruction stating that learning involves more than just acquiring knowledge or skills — it includes verbal, conceptual, perceptual, motor, problem-solving, and emotional elements, all of which occur together. A student who appears to be learning only the surface task is, in fact, also learning attitudes, habits, judgments, and ways of thinking at the same time.

Context Anchor

Seen in the Aviation Instructor’s Handbook when discussing how instructors should understand and support student learning.