SLT is a cognitive-based theory that addresses specific, direct problems within a
domain; the nature of rule derivation precludes SLT from generally being an
interdisciplinary theory. However, SLT is not an isolated learning technique; within a
“wide” domain, the rule-set would be revisited within the instruction. Three “persons”
make up the learning process: the “analyst” (instructional designer), the “tutor” (the
teacher, who could also be the “analyst”) and “learner” (the target performer); within that
triad, the first two control the learning environment, while the student’s only influence in
the process is their prerequisite knowledge (or lack thereof).