Human Rights Education A Manual for National Human Rights Institutions
5.2.3. The Learning Pyramid
The Learning Pyramid model demonstrates that learning is accomplished through facilitated group
dialogue, advocating open-minded appreciation and inclusion of differences. It also shows that learning
by experience, rather than by absorbing information, such as listening to a lecture or reading resource
material, is the most ideal approach for changing behaviours.94
Linked to the model is a continuum of outcomes that are the result of three models of education and
training.95
• Transmission (or ‘banking ‘approach) – information is passed on.
• Generation – new ideas have been developed.
• Transformation – situations have been changed.
The model encourages the human rights facilitator to ensure approaches that are experiential and
participatory in order to achieve transformative and sustainable outcomes.
Figure 5.4: The Learning Pyramid
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Transmission
10%: Lecture or reading
Generation
20%: Mentoring and coaching
Transformation
70%: Experimental and
participatory learning
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A video that explains How Adults Learn (2017) is available online at www.youtube.com/watch?v=3LdEwYDDJBg&t=3s (3.29).
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Joan Wink (theory), Dayna Watland (artist). Further information is available online at www.joanwink.com/critical-pedagogy-3rdedition/critical-pedagogy-3rd-edition-practicing-pedagogy-patiently/.