Learning

• The term “Learning” has been

interpreted to “Change in response or
behaviour.”
 Definition:
• Learning is defined as “The mental
activity by means of knowledge, skills,
attitudes, appreciation and ideals is
acquired, which results in the
modification of behaviour. These
modifications and changes in
behaviour come through experience
and knowledge.”
Characteristics:
 Learning is an organizing
experience:
• Learning involves no additions and
subtractions of knowledge. It is the re-
organization of experiences.
 Learning is adjustment:
• Learning helps the individual to adjust
properly in a new situation or new
environment.
 Learning is growth:
• The term growth is related to the
growth of body as well as mental
growth. Learning is a growth through
experience, e.g., the child growth both
mentally and physically through his
daily activities.
 Learning is active:
• The principle of learning by doing is the
main principle in this. According to the
Chinese proverb;”If I hear, I forgot; if I
see, I remember; if I do, I know”
illustrates the importance of learning
by doing. It does not take place without
purpose and self-activity.
 Learning is intelligent:
• Learning is always intelligent. When
any person learns something
unintelligently, he will forget that
learned thing very soon and he does
not gain but simply commits to
memory.
 Learning is purposeful:
• Learning is always have some specific
purpose. True learning is based on
purpose
 Learning is both individual
and social:
• Learning is not the individual activity ,
it is a social activity also. Individual
mind is affected by the group mind, as,
individual is influenced by his/her
friends, parents, relatives, etc. and also
learn their ideas, feelings etc.
 Learning is product of
environment:
• Environment plays an important role in
growth and development of an
individual. Environment should be
healthy and rich in educative
possibilities.
Learning affects the conduct
of learner:
• The person learns everything through
experience. So after every experience
there is a change in the mental
structure of the learner
Learning takes place through
trial and error:
• Some learning is the outcome of trial
and error.
 Learning depends upon
insight:
• Insight is the thorough knowledge or
skill. Learning depends upon insight.