There are a number of learning

principles that can help motivate the

learner (Brecon, Harvey and Lancaster,
1998; Moss, 1994 as cited by de Young,
2003). Among these are:
 How much people are able to
retain?
• 10% of what they read
• 20% of what they hear
• 30% of what they see or watch
• 50% of what they see and hear
• 70% of what they say
• 90% of what they say and do.
 OUR LEVEL
WE TEND TO REMEMBER OF INVOLVEMENT

10% OF WHAT WE READ

Reading VERBAL RECEIVING
20% OF WHAT WE HEAR Listening
30% OF WHAT Looking at
WE SEE charts/diagrams
50% OF WHAT Watching VISUAL
WE SEE, HEAR a film/video RECEIVING
AND READ Watching a
demonstration
Participating
70% OF in a discussion RECEIVING
AND
WHAT WE Making a Presentation PARTICI-
SAY PATING
Participating in a role play
90% OF WHAT Stimulating/practicing
WE BOTH SAY the real thing
DOING
AND DO Doing the real thing
 This is the importance of the RLE (Related
Learning Experiences) which nursing students undergo
in the Nursing Skills Laboratory where
• They are made to imitate the procedures that are
demostrated by the instructors (role – modeling).
• Graded according to the skills they exhibit and the
degree of comprehension of the rationale behind the
steps in the procedures as they perform the return
demonstration.
• It is expected that by doing so, they would be able to
retain 70% of the lesson.
• By applying these skills and knowledge in the actual
care of patients in the hospital, this would be further
reinforced by additional practice and review of the
principles and procedures and extra care and caution
in their application and performance.
• In this case, 90% of retention is expected.
• Another principle is to actively
involve the patents or the clients
in the learning process.
• Use more interactive methods
involving the participation of the
learners.
• Provide an environment conducive to learning.
• Always consider the comfort and convenience of the
learner.
• Assess the extent to
which the learner is
ready to learn.
• Readiness to learn is
affected by factors like
emotional status and
physical conditions.
• Determine the relevance of the information.
• Anything that is perceived by the learner to be
important or useful will be easier to learn and
retain.
• Continuous repitition of information
over a period of time enhances
learning; applying the information to a
different situation and asking the
learner to apply the information to
another situation or rewording it and
giving practical applications will help in
the learning process.
• Cite applications of the information to a number of
application.
• Give examples which will illustrate or concretize the
concept.
• Give frequent encouragement, recognize
accomplishments and give positive feedback.
• Begin with what is known; move
toward the unknown.
• A pleasant and encouraging
learning experience if information
is presented in an organized
manner and with information that
the learner already knows or is
familiar with.
• Present information at an appropriate rate. This
refers to the pace in which information is presented
to the learner.
Prepared by: Jems Mae C. Mensurado