Plain English Meaning
The different ways an instructor chooses to teach a lesson — talking through it, showing and then having the student try, leading a discussion, working through a problem together, and so on. Different goals call for different methods.
Full Definition
The structured approaches an instructor uses to present information, guide practice, and develop skills in a learner. In aviation training, common teaching methods include lecture, discussion, demonstration-performance, guided discussion, cooperative learning, and problem-based learning. The choice of method depends on the lesson objective, the learner's experience level, and whether the goal is knowledge, skill, or judgment.