Every learner can learn to learn better, regardless of current level of achievement; one's potential is not limited by current ability.

Although everyone requires help with learning at times, the goal is to become a capable, self-sufficient, life-long learner.

An empowered learner is one who uses learning processes and self-assessment to improve future performance.

To develop expertise in a discipline, a learner must develop a specific knowledge base in that field, but also acquire generic, life-long learning skills that relate to all disciplines.