1. Nature of the learning process.
The learning of complex subject matter is most effective when it is an intentional process
of constructing meaning from information and experience.
There are different types of learning processes, for example, habit formation in motor learning;
and learning that involves the generation of knowledge, or cognitive skills and learning strategies.
Learning in schools emphasizes the use of intentional processes that students can use to
construct meaning from information, experiences, and their own thoughts and beliefs. Successful
learners are active, goal-directed, self-regulating, and assume personal responsibility for
contributing to their own learning. The principles set forth in this document focus on this type of
learning.