Learning to learn

Articol postat la 8 December 2009.

5. Learning to learn

Learning-to-learn comprises the disposition and ability to organise and regulate one’s own learning, both individually and in groups. It includes the ability to manage one’s time effectively, to solve problems, to acquire, process, evaluate and assimilate new knowledge, and to apply new knowledge and skills in a variety of contexts — at home, at work, in education and in training. In more general terms, learning-to-learn contributes strongly to managing one’s own career path.

The competence consists of the following elements of knowledge, skills and attitudes as appropriate to the context:

Knowledge

Knowledge and understanding of one’s preferred learning methods, the strengths and weaknesses of one’s skills and qualifications.
Knowledge of available education and training opportunities and how different decisions during the
course of education and training lead to different careers.

Skills

Effective self-management of learning and careers in general: ability to dedicate time to learning, autonomy, discipline, perseverance and information management in the learning process.
Ability to concentrate for extended as well as short periods of time.
Ability to reflect critically on the object and purpose of learning.
Ability to communicate as part of the learning process by using appropriate means (intonation, gesture, mimicry, etc.) to support oral communication as well as by understanding and producing various
multimedia messages (written or spoken language, sound, music etc.).

Attitudes

A self-concept that supports a willingness to change and further develop competences as well as self-motivation and confidence in one’s capability to succeed.
Positive appreciation of learning as a life-enriching activity and a sense of initiative to learn.
Adaptability and flexibility.

Source:

Key competences for lifelong learning – A European Reference Framework