ABSTRACT
Learning, like any other achievement in life, is not necessarily an easy or straightforward endeavour and every learner is likely to find difficulties with some aspects, or at some stages, of their schooling. Through consulting young learners about their experiences, we have been able to build up a clearer understanding of the struggles that pupils often have with learning. Evidence from our research suggests that pupils are sharply aware of ‘sticky patches’ in their learning and that they are often perceptive in distinguishing the kinds of help that enable them to make progress.
