C007

Learning Speed

B01 Attention & Processing
Core LayerMML-3

Version v1.3.2

Definition

A baseline rate at which a person acquires new procedures and capabilities when examples, feedback, and practice are available; how quickly they move from “not yet learned” to reliably “good enough.”

Poles

Each HES element is a spectrum, not a category: the Low and High poles describe how it presents at its two extremes, while the Reference marks the typical, everyday middle. The poles map variation across the range — neither end is inherently better or worse.

Low Pole

Slow skill acquisition: more repetitions, more time, and more attempts are required to reach stable performance.

High Pole

The operative principle is captured quickly and translated into action. Fewer attempts are needed for visible progress, and stable performance emerges faster.

Reference

Learning proceeds at a typical pace: with decent structure and practice, progress is steady; complex skills still require time and repetition.

Measure

Time-to-criterion—time (or number of attempts) required to reach a predefined stable performance criterion (accuracy/quality threshold).

Measuring Methods

• Demonstration → practice → feedback protocols with an explicit performance criterion (e.g., ≥N correct trials in a row).
• Learning-curve comparisons (attempts to plateau) under matched conditions.

Empirical Anchor

Learning curve research (Newell & Rosenbloom, 1981); skill acquisition phases (Fitts & Posner, 1967).

Notes

• Risks at MAX: premature “I’ve got it” confidence, early termination of practice, shallow consolidation.
• Risks at MIN: avoidance of novelty, accumulation of failure history, reduced self-efficacy.
• Differs from C008Learning Depth & Transfer (speed vs. quality of generalization).

Citation

APA

Human Elements System. (2026). Learning Speed (HES Passport C007, v1.3.2). hestable.com. https://hestable.com/passport/C007

BibTeX

@misc{hes_C007, author = {{Human Elements System}}, title = {{Learning Speed}}, year = {2026}, note = {HES Passport C007, v1.3.2}, howpublished = {\url{https://hestable.com/passport/C007}} }