Learning & Development

The Learning Zone Model

A practical guide to balancing challenge, support and growth in the learning process.

A practical guide to understanding how challenge, support and psychological safety influence learning and personal growth.

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04.10.2026
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Practical learning resources

This resource includes:
Understanding Learning Zones
Comfort, Growth & Panic
Building Resilience
Learning with Support

About this resource

Practical learning resources

This resource includes:
Understanding Learning Zones
Comfort, Growth & Panic
Building Resilience
Learning with Support
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This resource introduces the Learning Zone Model and explores three zones that shape how we learn: the Comfort Zone, the Learning Zone and the Panic Zone. It explains how the right level of challenge can support growth, while too little challenge can limit development and too much can lead to stress and overwhelm.The resource also presents five practical strategies for navigating the learning zones: developing confidence and resilience, building anchors to the comfort zone, working with mentors, using scaffolding, and learning socially. Together, these approaches can help create a safer and more effective learning experience.

Læringssonemodellen - (Norwegian)
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Lärandezonsmodellen - (Swedish)
PDF • 1.42 MB
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