Plain English Meaning

Different ways of laying out a lesson plan on paper. The information is similar across formats, but the structure changes depending on the kind of lesson being taught and how the instructor prefers to organize it.

Full Definition

The various structural layouts an instructor can use to organize a lesson plan. Common formats include the standard block format, the mental outline (used by experienced instructors for simple lessons), the participatory training format (where students help build the plan), and integrated flight instruction format. Each format arranges the same core elements -- objective, content, schedule, equipment, instructor and student actions, completion standards -- in a way suited to the lesson type, the student, and the training environment.

Context Anchor

Seen in the Aviation Instructor’s Handbook when learning how flight and prepare lessons before .