Learning is an active process.
Whether we are aware we are learning or whether it becomes a subconscious activity, it is important to consider a number of factors to ensure learning is remembered so that it can be recalled when required.
Learning involves change.
Therefore the learning process may often be difficult, unpleasant and stressful for people, because it may cause uncertainty and insecurity.
To minimise this uncertainty and insecurity, it is essential teachers/trainers provide encouragement and motivation in an environment that supports the learning process.
Learning should be an enjoyable.
Effective communication is the foundation of any learning activity and the physical and mental attitudes of all parties involved will be consciously or unconsciously displayed. For both the participant/student and the presenter, the learning activity needs to be pleasant and rememberable . If either party are wishing they were somewhere else, then the learning will suffer. It is important that all parties involved in the learning process are physically and mentally participating in the activity.
Learning theories, doctrines and strategies
Learning and delivery practices are continually researched and discussed. For those who facilitate learning, maintaining currency of knowledge and skills is vital to ensure that appropriate contemporary, innovative and benchmarked learning strategies are identified and implemented.
Learning is a building process.
Learning is easier when it builds on previous knowledge.
Learners need time to assimilate new knowledge and skills into their previous understandings and abilities.
Learner’s levels and pace of learning.
Naturally no group of learners are at the same level of knowledge, skills and experience. It is the teacher/trainers role to develop new skills in some learners and refresh and revise with other learners. The aim is to bring the group to a common level of knowledge and skills, but this may not always be possible.