Learning, understanding and study
L. Ron Hubbard & Education
This page focuses specifically on L. Ron Hubbard’s work concerning study and learning, and the practical methods developed to help people learn more effectively.
The starting point
Looking at the difficulties that can get in the way of learning.
L. Ron Hubbard carried out extensive research into the subject of learning and the difficulties that can interfere with a person’s ability to study effectively.
His work looked at why someone may struggle to understand what they are studying, lose interest, become confused or find it difficult to make progress. From that research he developed practical methods intended to help people recognise and deal with those difficulties.
The basic idea
When a person does not understand the principles involved in effective study, progress can become slower and more difficult. When those principles are understood and applied, studying can become more effective, easier to manage and more enjoyable.
This applies whether someone is learning at school, studying for a qualification, developing a new skill, reading for personal interest or trying to understand a completely new subject.
A practical approach to learning
Helping a learner recognise what is getting in the way.
The study methods developed by L. Ron Hubbard were intended to help people learn more effectively, whatever subject, skill or area of knowledge they choose to pursue.
The methods are designed to help a learner recognise when something is getting in the way of understanding and to take practical steps to resolve it, rather than simply pushing on without understanding.
Over time, his research was developed into a number of books and study materials covering different aspects of learning, communication and understanding words.
The books on I Want to Know
Three books, each approaching a different part of learning.
The books featured on I Want to Know form part of a practical approach to understanding how to study effectively.
Grammar and Communication
Looks at language and communication.
Explore the book → Book 2How to Use a Dictionary
Concentrates on words, meanings and how to make effective use of a dictionary.
Explore the book → Book 3The Basic Study Manual
Introduces practical principles intended to help a person study more effectively and deal with difficulties that can arise while learning.
Explore the book →They approach different areas, but they are connected by the same underlying purpose: to help a person understand what they are studying and make better progress with it.
Why this matters
Learning continues throughout life.
A person may be learning for school, work, a new profession, a hobby, a personal project or simply because they want to understand something better.
Knowing how to study effectively can therefore be useful far beyond the classroom.
That is the purpose behind including these books and resources on I Want to Know: to make practical information about learning, words and communication easier to find and use.