Four Universal
Stages of Learning
(C) John S. Oliver 2002
begun 11/5/02 and last
revised on 11/5/02
INTRODUCTION
Here you have a simple yet profound tool.
You have been following these stages all your life.
Today you can begin to become conscious of your learning.
This can help you over the bumps of your life.
As you understand this, then you can better help others.
You can become a better teacher, leader, mentor and friend.
Minutes invested mastering these materials will yield huge returns.
AUDIENCES
Students
Teachers
Coaches
Pastors
Mentors
Parents
Followers of Jesus
Leaders in the local church
PURPOSES
Understand the four universal stages of learning
Improve your learning by using these better
Gain a handy tool to gain hope and faith as needed
Notice this at work all around you in the lives of others
Use these to better encourage and lead others
Teach these to others so they will learn more quickly and easily
SUMMARY
The four universal stages of learning (unfolding from bottom to top)
4 . Unconscious Competence
3. Conscious Competence
2. Conscious Incompetence
1. Unconscious Incompetence
A way to quickly write down these for accurate recall
U C
C C
C I
U I
SYNONYMS
Unconscious
Drowsy, Oblivious, Senseless, Dead
to the world, In a coma
Incompetence
Inability, Worthlessness,
Ignorance, Ineptitude, Incapacity
Conscious
Aware, Alert, Attentive, Awake, Intentional
Competence
Proficiency, Ability, Fitness,
Capability, Skill
CONCEPTS
4 . Unconscious Competence
quickly and easily do it
hardly a second thought
like automatic pilot
3. Conscious Competence
must remain very alert
diligent in each key step
aware of the process unfolding
2. Conscious Incompetence
painfully aware of weaknesses
external and/or internal reminders of inablity
stings to even think about it
1. Unconscious Incompetence
ignorance is bliss
not know or care of the inability
too distracted or consumed with
other
CHILDHOOD APPLICATIONS
Personal development
Walk
Talk
Clothe self
Ride bicycle
Schooling
Read
Write
Math
Sports
Other
Swim
Play musical instrument
Communicate with the opposite sex
Put together a wardrobe
ADULT APPLICATIONS
Christian growth
Study the Bible
Intercede
Lead a group
Public speaking
Career
Remember the names, faces and
functions of key people
Keep up with the phone emails,
calls, mail, faxes
Set up and use files on hard drive
and manila folders
Get reports and projects done on
time
Fill out the various forms
correctly
Know where to get needed
information
Use new computer software
Make sales presentation
Public speaking
Parenting
Correct disobedient child
Have heart to heart talk
Resolve conflict between siblings
College student
Raise enough money
Juggle the many tasks
Meet the deadlines
Crate a Power Point slide show
Make a video for a class project
Seminary and Bible college student
Greek
Hebrew
Turabian format
Preach
Internship
Public Speaking
Speak long enough and not too long
Improve in giving an impromptu
speech
Minimize and even eliminate the AHs
and UMs
Improve gestures
Improve eye contact
Template for wallet size reminders.
These can be printed two-sided, on color paper and laminated.
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Visual aid to
remind self and teach others. 4.
Unconscious Competence 3.
Conscious Competence 2. Conscious
Incompetence 1. Unconscious
Incompetence 
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