Taxonomy of educational objectives. A systematic classification scheme for sorting learning outcomes into three broad categories (cognitive, affective, and psychomotor) and ranking the desired outcomes in a developmental hierarchy from least complex to most complex.

Teaching. Instructing, training, or imparting knowledge or skill; the profession of someone who teaches.

Teaching lecture. An oral presentation that is directed toward desired learning outcomes. Some learner participation is allowed.

Telling-and-doing technique. A technique of flight instruction that consists of the instructor first telling the learner about a new procedure and then demonstrating it. This is followed by the learner telling and the instructor doing. Third, the learner explains the new procedure while doing it. Last, the instructor evaluates while the learner performs the procedure.

Test. A set of questions, problems, or exercises for determining whether a person has a particular knowledge or skill.

Test item. A question, problem, or exercise that measures a single objective and requires a single response.

Time and opportunity. A perception factor in which learning something is dependent on the individual having the time to sense and relate current experiences in context with previous events.

Traditional assessment. Written testing, such as multiple choice, matching, true-false, or fill-in-the-blank.

Training course outline. Within a curriculum, describes the content of a particular course by statement of objectives, descriptions of teaching aids, definition of evaluation criteria, and indication of desired outcome.

Training media. Any physical means that communicates an instructional message to learners.

Training syllabus. A step-by-step, building block progression of learning with provisions for regular review and evaluations at prescribed stages of learning. The syllabus defines the unit of training, states by objective what the learner is expected to accomplish during the unit of training, shows an organized plan for instruction, and dictates the evaluation process for either the unit or stages of learning.

Transfer of learning. The ability to apply knowledge or procedures learned in one context to new contexts

Transition training. An instructional program designed to familiarize and qualify a pilot to fly types of aircraft not previously flown, such as tail wheel aircraft, high performance aircraft, and aircraft capable of flying at high altitudes.

True-false test item. A test item consisting of a statement followed by an opportunity for the learner to determine whether the statement is true or false.

Understanding. A basic level of learning at which a learner comprehends or grasps the nature or meaning of something.

Usability. The functionality of tests.

Validity. The extent to which a test measures what it is supposed to measure.

Virtual reality (VR). A form of computer-based technology that creates a sensory experience allowing a participant to believe and barely distinguish a virtual experience from a real one. VR uses graphics with animation systems, sounds, and images to reproduce electronic versions of real-life experience.