12 Principles

1. People are able to learn throughout their lives

2. People try to understand new experiences/information by putting it into the context of their prior learning

3. People learn differently

4. Reflecting one's own thought processes improves Learning and Independence

5. Developmental Stages influence Learning

6. Although people may create links, they may need help to store knowledge in different contexts

7. A repertoire of strategies supports learning

8. Certain dispositions, behaviours and attitudes facilitate learning

9. Cooperation with others, who have different styles and views improves learning

10. Those who do the work are learning

11. an environment rich in resources facilitates learning

12. Communicating about what constitutes quality improves learning