Kennedy observes that unlike children, who are adept at learning by repetition without paying attention to meaning, “adults need to draw connections between what they already know (life experiences) and what they have just learned. ”
Kennedy tähendab, et erinevalt lastest, kes õpivad korrates ega pööra tähelepanu tähendusele, „peavad täiskasvanud tõmbama seoseid juba tuttavate asjade (elukogemused) ja uue õpitu vahel ”.