Learning is perceiving, responding to, discovering, developing and creating systems of knowledge and ability. Learning requires access to existing and accepted systems of knowledge of various kinds and the application of operations which enable learners to interact with, influence, revise and utilize those systems. Methods of learning make a difference in both what is learned and ho w it is learned. The power of an experience pattern is influenced by individual variables. Learning is facilitated when presentations of information is related to an individual student's needs and abilities.
Diversity refers to differences among learners, settings and outcomes.