lifeandlearning

The 70:20:10 model is a learning and development model that combines experiential, social and formal learning and explains their relationship to each other. The model is said to have first been developed by Morgan McCall from the center for creative learning. Although there can be different combinations of the model (50:30:20 or 80:10:10) depending on organizational circumstances and requirements the usual interpretation of this model goes something like this: 70% of learning is experiential. People learn by doing something or reflecting on what they have done. It might be their regular job, it might be practice, it might be a simulation or a project or a task force or even simply interacting with clients, as long as it involves people doing what they need to do to do their job effectively. 20% of learning is social learning. Social learning takes place with co-workers, friends, and others in an individual's personal network. It may include asking a friend to show you how t