The 10 Principles of Learning

• 1. Learners need to know where they are going and have a sense of progress towards their objectives.
• 2. The learning environment has to be one of trust, respect, openness and acceptance of differences.
• 3. Being aware of and owning the responsibility for learning lies with the learner.  Others can only give information and support, and provide feedback.
• 4. Learners need to participate actively in the learning process.
• 5. Learning should be related to and use the learner’s experience and knowledge.
• 6. Learning is not only a basic capability but also a group of skills which can be developed and/or learned.
• 7. Facts, concepts and skills are learned in different ways.
• 8. Getting ideas wrong can be a valuable aid to developing understanding.
• 9. For learning to be processed and assimilated, time must be allowed for reflection.
• 10. Effective learning depends on realistic, objective and constructive feedback