What does personalized learning mean to you? What does personalized learning mean to you? Solution Personalized learning is an approach to general education. Kids learn in different ways and at different paces. Personalized learning is a teaching model based on that premise. Each student gets a “learning plan” based on how he learns, what he knows, and what his skills and interests are. With personalized learning, students are an integral part of the learning process. They work with their teachers to set both short-term and long-term goals, and they take ownership of their own learning..