What makes a good learner? Or, put another way, what knowledge, skills and attitudes/attributes should a 'learning to learn' approach develop?

We asked these questions at the end of the Phases 1 and 2 of the learning to learn in schools project and, as a result of the feed-back the Campaign received, we developed the 5 Rs for lifelong learning model, Readiness, Resourcefulness, Resilience, Remembering and Reflectiveness.

At the end of Phase 3 we have reflected on the 5Rs and, in discussion with the teachers, pupils, and other partners involved in the project, it was decided to replace Remembering with Responsibility. Remembering is still part of the knowledge, skills and attitudes/attributes needed for a lifelong learner but is now included as an integral part of some of the other Rs.

Responsibility has been included as one of the main 5Rs as, following the Phase 3 findings, it is seen as being key to a person's learning process. Learners need to take ownership of their own learning including, planning and setting targets, as well as thinking about others as learners.

Phase 4 of the learning to learn in schools project will be using the new 5Rs as the project framework. To view the updated details about the elements of the 5Rs please click here.

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