Spiral learning is an educational framework where key concepts are presented repeatedly throughout a training program, w

Spiral learning

An instructional design where topics are revisited at intervals with increasing levels of difficulty.

The process of gradually adding more difficult layers to a core concept as a learner progresses.

A learning technique that incorporates increasing intervals of time between subsequent reviews of previously learned material.

Temporary support structures provided to learners to help them reach a higher level of understanding or skill.

The act of prompting learners to recall what they already know about a topic before introducing new information.

A process of continuous learning and refinement through repeated cycles of study and application.

Strengthening the neural pathways associated with a specific piece of information through repeated exposure.

Returning to a foundational idea multiple times, each time with a more sophisticated perspective.

Structuring a training program so that skills learned at one level directly support the skills required at the next level.

The total amount of mental effort being used in the working memory; spiral learning manages this by breaking topics into chunks.

An approach where students must demonstrate a thorough understanding of a topic before moving on to the next.

Feedback mechanisms that allow learners to revisit previous concepts to correct misunderstandings.

The practice of combining several distinct skills to create a unique and high-value competency.

The ability of a learner to remember and apply information over a long period.

An interaction design technique that helps maintain focus by showing only the information necessary for the current task.

Internal frameworks that help individuals understand how something works in the real world.

A principle of learning where the learner is challenged to retrieve information from their memory rather than just reviewing it.

Moving from a surface-level understanding of a business process to a nuanced, strategic grasp of it.

A structured list of the specific skills and knowledge required to perform a role effectively.

The core principles that must be understood before any advanced application is possible.

Making a theoretical concept relevant by applying it to a specific business scenario or industry.

The ongoing process of tracking and documenting the skills, knowledge, and experience gained both formally and informally.

22. Continuous Professional Development (CPD)

The ability to take a skill learned in one context and apply it successfully in a different business setting.

Using a well-understood idea as a fixed point to which new, more complex ideas can be attached.

Achieving a "big picture" view of how various business functions and concepts interact after multiple spiral cycles.