Learner-Centered

Psychological Principles

PRESENTED BY ANTHONY BARERA

Developmental and Social Factors

Developmental Influences on
Learning
Social Influences on Learning
 Developmental Factors
The conditions and variables that influence
emotional, intellectual, social, and physical
development from conception to maturity.
Examples include parental attitudes and
stimulation, peer relationships, learning
experiences, recreational activities, and hereditary
predispositions.

—APA Dictionary of Psychology

 Social Factors
Factors (e.g., attitudes) that affect thought
or behavior in social contexts or that affect
self-concept vis-à-vis other individuals or
groups.

—APA Dictionary of Psychology

 01
Developmental
Influences on Learning
As individuals develop, there are
different opportunities and constraints
for learning. Learning is most effective
when differential development within
and across physical, intellectual,
emotional, and social domains is taken
into account
Developmental Influences on Learning
 Individuals learn best when
material is appropriate to
their developmental level and
is presented in an enjoyable
and interesting way.
 Individual Development

Intellectual Social Emotional

Physical Domains
Awareness and understanding of
developmental differences among
children with and without emotional,
physical, or intellectual disabilities,
can facilitate the creation of optimal
learning contexts.
Developmental Influences on Learning
 02
Social Influences on
Learning
Learning is influenced by social
interactions, interpersonal relations, and
communication with others.

Social Influences on Learning

 Learning can be enhanced
when the learner has an
opportunity to interact and to
collaborate with others on
instructional tasks.
Learning settings that allow for social
interactions, and that respect diversity,
encourage flexible thinking and social
competence.

Social Influences on Learning

In interactive and collaborative
instructional contexts, individuals have
an opportunity for perspective taking
and reflective thinking that may lead to
higher levels of cognitive, social, and
moral development, as well as self-
esteem.
Social Influences on Learning
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