Bales learning pyramid: more efficient learning
Do you want to acquire new knowledge and skills as an independent professional? Then there are several ways to do that. But what is the most effective way? That becomes clear using Bales' learning pyramid.
What is the Bales learning pyramid?
Bales' learning pyramid is a model used to map out how we take in information most effectively. The main principle the pyramid was developed on is that the more passive you take in information, the less is remembered. The more actively you take in information, the better it is remembered. See here the seven layers and how well information is remembered:
Application Pyramid of Bales
One of the principles on which Bales' pyramid is based is that the human brain remembers information better when mistakes are made. Making mistakes automatically forces the brain to think about how something can be done better. By merely hearing or reading information, the brain does not go through the process of making mistakes. Thus, to truly undergo the learning process, the brain must also undergo practical experience. Thinking about mistakes made and how to avoid them in the future creates neuroconnections in the brain. Physical actions are required to really take in information.
Practical Tips
How can you put into practice the principles on which Bales' learning pyramid is based? For the next course, study or training you take, you can use the following practical tips:
- First, it is important to schedule sufficient time for a course or training. Make sure you have enough time afterwards to work with the information. According to the pyramid, it is best to deal with the information in an active way, so put this into practice right away.
- Taking notes in the interim also helps to get the brain more actively engaged with the information. The more likely it will be well remembered. Based on the notes you took, make sure you create a roadmap to put the information into practice.
- Have you taken in information relevant to your team or zp colleagues? Offer to tell others more about it and empower yourself to teach others. According to Bales' learning pyramid, this is the most effective way to remember information.
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