People need ways to summarise and organise what they are learning. Material should be meaningful and the way in which it is presented should be logical, related and sequential. Learning is the discovery of personal meaning and relevance of ideas. When it occurs through activity, action and participation it is better than passive learning. The greater the involvement the greater the retention.
Active participation enhances motivation, rate of learning and achievement of objectives.
Practise in a variety of situations will increase the range of situations in which learning can be applied. Such varied practises will make the learner more resistant to forgetting. Learning that is associated with many situations is more easily transferred from one situation to another. People learn best when they are given an opportunity to discuss what they are learning. Discussion enhances motivation, reinforces concepts, nurtures communication skills and fosters memorisation and understanding in youth.