Summary Statements About Learning

1. Individuals learn what is personally meaningful to them.

2. Individuals learn when they accept challenging but achievable goals.

3. Learning is developmental.

4. Individuals learn differently.

5. Learners construct new knowledge by building on their current

knowledge.

6. Much learning occurs through social interaction.

7. Individuals need intentional feedback to learn.

8. Successful learning involves use of strategies - which themselves are

learned.

9. A positive emotional climate strengthens learning.

10. Learning is influenced by the total environment.