Learner-centered Psychological Principles empowers learners to participate actively in the learning process. Unlike more traditional teacher-centered approaches which focus on the instructor, this model places the learner at the center of the learning process. The role of the instructor goes beyond transmitting knowledge, as they take on the responsibility of facilitating active learning experiences for the learners. At the same time, learners take on a more proactive role, influencing course content and activities and actively reflecting on their learning.   

Aside from that Alexander and Murphy gave a summary of the 14 principles and distilled them into five areas:

1. The knowledge base-One’s knowledge serves as the foundation of all future learning.

2. Strategic processing and control-Learners can develop skills to reflect and regulate their thoughts and behaviors in order to learn more effectively.

3. Motivation and affect-Factors such as intrinsic motivation, reasons for wanting to learn, personal goals and enjoyment of learning tasks all have a crucial role in the learning process.

4. Development and Individual Differences-Learning is a unique journey for each person because each learner has his own unique combination of genetic and environmental factors that influence him.

5. Situation or context-Learning happens in the context of a society as well as within an individual.