Sustainable Learning

Implications from the Law of the Minimum

Abstract

Learning is said to be sustainable when it is transferable or finds application in real life. Such learning takes on a balanced approach following the Law of the Minimum, a principle that Liebig developed. Used primarily in agriculture, this principle gives importance to finding the scarcest ingredient for the overall growth of plants. Just as an abundance in the rest of the ingredients hardly make a difference if an essential ingredient is scarce, learning is influenced by human factors, including specific scarce components such as learner readiness, teaching methods, and learner motivation. A balanced approach to learning yields True education, which holistically caters to the body, mind, and soul and is sustainable. Seven suggestions are given to enhance sustainable learning that results in life-long learning.