10-50-90 (Adult Learning)

[NavyShooter]

When I was an instructor at CFNES, I worked at spreading the word about some interesting numbers that were shown to me.

A student will remember 10 percent of what they are told.

A student will remember 50 percent of what they do.

A student will remember 90 percent of what they teach someone else.

These are numbers from a study of adult learning, and it inspired me as an instructor (Electronics techie stuff) to get my students more involved in peer learning.  IE, you learn, you do, you show your buddy how you did it.

Has anyone else seen any info on this before? 

NS

 

[PuckChaser]

I've seen/heard some of these numbers before, especially the 10% part. It makes sense, as I've always found myself becoming far better at using equipment by teaching others.

 

[NavyShooter]

Based on the numbers, and thinking of other military training, I realize that mostly, we aim for the 50 percentile, and build on that using practice.

It's also why instructors tend to be so good at what they do, I think.  (At least, good instructors!)

NS

 

[MrMustard]

When I was an instructor at CFNES, I worked at spreading the word about some interesting numbers that were shown to me.

A student will remember 10 percent of what they are told.

A student will remember 50 percent of what they do.

A student will remember 90 percent of what they teach someone else.

These are numbers from a study of adult learning, and it inspired me as an instructor (Electronics techie stuff) to get my students more involved in peer learning.  IE, you learn, you do, you show your buddy how you did it.

Has anyone else seen any info on this before? 

NS

I can't say I've 'seen' these numbers  before necessarily, but it certainly does make sense and could account for my dismal performance at university! LOL, however, as a Sig Op, I can say with absolute conviction that I always get more out of 'doing' and subsequently teaching others what I've learned.

 

[NavyShooter]

On the ship, I have passed on training to LS/AB's, and when a new OS shows up, I get the AB/LS to run the OS through things....that way it's re-inforced for the AB/LS, it's being taught at more of a peer to peer level, and I have less work to do.  (I also attend to confirm that the training is being passed on, and add details that may be missed, but as the LS/AB get more experienced at it, there is less of it for me to do.

NS

 

[Chilme]

It would hard to validate those specific numbers as I belief it would depend on the type of learning (Verbal, visual, kinesthetic, ect) you are dealing with.  But certainly the general idea that those numbers represent holds true.

If all training was conducted like it is on NS's ship, the entire CF would be a very finely tuned and well oiled machine in absolutely everything it did.

 

[PuckChaser]

That would require everyone to actually care about their jobs than some leaders who are just content collecting a pay cheque. I believe the PLQ course needs to start covering how to instruct adults, and not cover it on the Basic/Advanced Instructional Techniques course which is not really a priority for most people to get on.

 

[Chilme]

It is an unfortunate reality.  I agree with you though.  If you are in a position to lead and instruct, then it should be required to learn HOW that task can and should be done.

 

[dogger1936]

I agree with the 90% and 10% for sure. Having not been on the 25mm platform for years I asked to teach it whenever I could. To make sure I was giving excellent instruction I studied my ass off. Due to teaching that platform a few time's there isnt much in the package I don't know off by heart.

50% for doing? I think I have about 110 from doing....the extra 10% no one ever teaches you! (read when things go seriously wrong! What do you mean my emergency firing circuit isnt working??) Things no course can even dream of!

It also comes down to what type of learners our students are. There are the guys who retain every bit of tech data but are horriable at praticle application and vise versa. The biggest thing for an instructor is to know your students......and stack your class with all the smart kids!