Plain English Meaning
The different ways a student can practice a flying skill. Some methods involve repeating the same thing over and over, others mix tasks together, and others focus tightly on fixing specific weaknesses. The instructor chooses which type to use depending on what the student needs.
Full Definition
A category in aviation instruction referring to the distinct methods by which a learner repeats and refines a skill during training. The Aviation Instructor's Handbook identifies three main types: deliberate practice (focused, goal-directed repetition aimed at improving specific weaknesses with feedback), blocked practice (repeating the same task many times in a row in the same way), and random practice (mixing different tasks and conditions during a session). Each type produces different learning outcomes and is selected by the instructor based on the learner's stage and goal.