Program: B.

Ed, 2019
EDC201: Learning and Teaching
Unit 1
Learning/ Meaning, Concepts

Lecture 1
Dr. Aruna Singh

Asst Prof, School of Education

<Outlines>
• Introduction to learning
• Objective
• Meaning and definitions of Learning
• Nature and Characteristics of Learning
• Learning Outcomes
• Assignment
• Learning Outcome
• References
Introduction
Human being goes on learning from birth till death. Albert
Einstein in one of his quotes said that
Once you stop learning you start dying.

What goes in the process of learning?

< Objective>
Students will able to understand meaning, definition, nature and
characteristics of Learning.
Definitions

Gales defined Learning as the behavioural modification which occurs as

a result of experience as well as training.

Crow and Crow defined learning as the process of acquisition of

knowledge, habits and attitudes.

According to E.A, Peel, Learning can be described as a change in the

individual which takes place as a result of the environmental change.

H.J. Klausmeir described Learning as a process which leads to some

behavioural change as a result of some experience, training, observation,
activity, etc.
 Contd.

Skinner argues that “It is an acquisition and retention.”

Henry, P Smith ―Learning is the acquisition of new behaviour or

strengthening or weakening of old behaviour as a result of
experience.

Munn ―To learn is to modify behaviour and experience.

M. L. Bigge ―Learning may be considered as change in insights,

behaviour, perception, motivation or a combination of
these.
Nature and Characteristics

• Learning is a Continuous Process

• Learning is Change in behaviour
• Learning is a universal process
• Learning is a 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 and Response is the Relationship between stimulus
• Learning is transferable
<Assignment>

Write at least 5 learning situations from your surroundings.

Learning Outcomes

Students have understood the meaning, concept, definitions, nature and

Characteristics of Learning
<References>

1. S K Mangal; Learning and Teaching, Shipra Publication.

2. S B Sharma: Learning and Teaching, H P Bhargava
3. https://www.learningclassesonline.com
<SELO>

1. Application of concepts of topic & it’s practical application.

2. Ability to be a lifelong self learner.