| From the time we are born, one of the most | | | | instructor can help students to become ready by |
| important mental functions we perform is learning. | | | | letting them know the importance of the concept |
| As a toddler, we learn to walk and to speak. | | | | they are learning, its relevance in their lives, and |
| When we start school, we master the alphabet, | | | | the benefits they can get from learning it. |
| learn to make friends, and start acquiring writing | | | | 3. The Learn What is Relevant Principle: It is easier |
| skills. We then continue to learn various subjects, | | | | to learn content that is meaningful and relevant to |
| mastering a few, performing just adequately at | | | | us than something that is irrelevant. For example, |
| many while failing spectacularly at some subjects. | | | | if you are learning to drive, it would make sense |
| Why do we perform brilliantly at some subjects | | | | to learn basic maintenance jobs, like changing the |
| and fail miserably at others? How exactly do we | | | | oil. However, learning the whole theory behind |
| learn? You can find the answers to these | | | | how the car engine works would be of no use. |
| questions and more by understanding the 5 basic | | | | 4. The Learn by Association Principle: It is easier |
| principles of learning. | | | | to start with something we know before |
| | | | proceeding to related, but new tasks. For |
| 1. The Learn by Doing Principle: Ever heard that | | | | example, when learning to draw, it is more |
| experience is the best teacher? What it basically | | | | effective to start with simple line drawings that |
| means is that the best way to learn something is | | | | we know and gradually build up to new and more |
| by actually doing or experiencing it. A good | | | | challenging drawing styles. |
| teacher or training program therefore uses | | | | 5. The Learn by Reinforcing Principle: Repetition |
| learner involvement tools, such lab exercises, | | | | helps in retaining and recalling what we have |
| fieldwork, hands-on training, group discussion, role | | | | learned. Repetition reinforces a concept or skill in |
| playing, and audio visual aids. | | | | our minds. You must have seen the summaries, |
| 2. The Learn When You Are Ready Principle: The | | | | questions, and diagrams in books. That's what |
| best time for learning is when we feel ready and | | | | they do. They reinforce. |
| motivated to learn. If you are not motivated | | | | Keep the above principles in mind while designing |
| enough, chances are you'll work half-heartedly. If | | | | any type of learning. These principles will definitely |
| you're motivated, you'll find something new to | | | | increase the effectiveness of your learning |
| learn in whatever kind of job you do, which can | | | | product. |
| ultimately help you achieve your career goals. An | | | | |