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Types of learning
Permanent—dealing with a difficult emo- Disposable—learning a new computer pro-
tional situation, saying sorry gram, assembling a new set of flat-packed
shelves
Formal—going to college, taking part in a Informal—watching a colleague you admire
training course handle a meeting, talking about what you
thought about a new film with your family
Accredited externally—taking an MBA, For personal interest only—digging a
gaining a certificate for life saving pond in your garden, learning to tile your
bathroom
Social—learning to play a team game, work- Individual—reading a book, surfing the web
ing on a new project with a group of
colleagues
Compulsory—going to school, going on a Voluntary—deciding to surf the web, learn-
training course that you did not choose ing how to speak French
Many people find that of these ten different categories, “informal” contains the most items.
What about you? If you agree, why do you think this is? If not, what was the category into
which most of your learning fell?
Could you try and concentrate on a different type of learning over the next month?
