Plain English Meaning

Teaching each student in the way that actually works for them. The instructor figures out who the student is, what they already know, and how they learn best, then shapes the lessons to fit, rather than treating every student the same.

Full Definition

A core responsibility of an aviation instructor to deliver training that is tailored to the individual student's needs, learning style, background, and rate of progress, rather than applying a single fixed teaching approach to every learner. It requires the instructor to analyze each student, select appropriate teaching methods and materials, and adjust as training progresses to ensure genuine understanding and competence.

Context Anchor

Seen in FAA guidance on the responsibilities of aviation instructors, especially when judging whether a learner is ready to practice, test, or fly a with less help.