EDU 07- PERSPECTIVES OF LEARNING AND TEACHING

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                                                                           UNIT -1 

                                      NATURE OF LEARNING


Meaning of learning 

 Learning is the process of acquiring new understanding, knowledge, behaviours, skills,  values, attitudes, and preference. 

Definition 

 According to Gates and others, “Learning is the modification of behaviour through  experience.” 

 According to Hendry P Smith, “Learning is the acquisition of new behaviour or the  strengthening or weakening of old behaviour as a result of experience.”  

 According to Kingsley and Garry, “Learning is the process by which behaviour is  originated or changes through practice or learning.” 

 According to Melvin H Marks, “Learning is a relatively entering change in behaviour,  which is a function of prior behaviour (usually called practice). 

The definitions emphasizes four attributes of learning as a process. 

1. Learning is a permanent change in behaviour. It doesn’t include changes due to illness  maturation for use of intoxicants. 

2. Learning is not directly observable, but manifest in the activities of the individual.

3. It results in some change of enduring nature. 

4. Learning depends on practice and experience.


 CHARACTERISTICS OF LEARNING 

⮚ Learning is a Continuous Process. 

⮚ Learning is Change in behaviour. 

⮚ Learning is a universal process. 

⮚ Learning is Purposive and Goal-oriented. 

⮚ Learning is a process of progress and development. 

⮚ Learning is the organisation of experiences. 

⮚ Learning occurs due to activity and environment. 

⮚ Learning helps in achieving teaching-learning objectives. 

⮚ Learning is the fundamental process of life. 

⮚ Learning is the relationship between stimulus and response. 

⮚ Learning is transferable. 



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Nature of learning






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