What is learning and how do we acquire

learning?
Learning is the process of acquiring new understanding, knowledge,
behaviors, skills, values, attitudes, and preferences. ... The changes
induced by learning often last a lifetime, and it is hard to distinguish learned
material that seems to be "lost" from that which cannot be retrieved.

According to Ambrose et al. (2010, p.3): concept

 Learning is a process, not a product

 Learning is a change in knowledge, beliefs, behaviors or
attitudes
 Learning is not something done to students, but something
that students themselves do

What is the important of learning?

to improve knowledge and gain skills that will help in reaching specific goals.
 Characteristics of learning are;
 Learning involves change.
 All learning involves activities.
 Learning Requires Interaction.
 Constitute Learning.
 Learning is a Lifelong Process.
 Learning Occurs Randomly Throughout Life.
 Learning Involves Problems Solving.
 Learning is the Process of Acquiring Information.

I learned the following from this chapter.

Process of learning helps ME achieving the objectives of teaching. With learning, we expect a
change in the behavior of the individuals. This change happens with the development of
knowledge, insight, interests, skills, and attitudes. So, for achieving teaching-learning
objectives, the learning process plays an important role.

1. Learning is the Fundamental process of Life:

Without learning the progress of a person is not possible. It acts as the basis for the
progress of society and civilization.

I was particularly interested in the subtopic

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Getting Access to New Opportunities
discovering numerous ways in which we can relate with people from
different cultures. 

I want to learn more about

communities of practice, because I want to help with challenges,
meaningful work and professional Identity, and have a knowledge for
sharing