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Learning, Maturation and Self-Concept

Muhammad Abubakar Sher

Roll No 31042

B.Ed 3rd
National University of Modern Languages
Difference between the Learning and Maturation
Learning
Learning is a process by which lasting change in
behavior is achieved as a result of experience and
education/training (informal, non-formal, formal)

Maturation
while maturation is a process by which change (from
simple to complex) occurs as a result of biological
growth and development.
The main difference between learning and maturation is
that learning is the process of acquiring knowledge, skills, and
behaviors, whereas maturation is the process of becoming
mature or developed.
Although learning and maturation are two inter-related activities,
they are not the same. Maturation refers to both mental and
physical development of a person. Learning can be both informal
and formal. Mental maturation or cognitive maturation is
necessary for learning. In fact, maturation facilitates learning.
• Maturation is a natural process which is biological, social,
physical, emotional.
• Maturation influences learning and it takes place over time.
• Learning – on the other hand requires exposure to a stimulus that
changes the person.
• Brain development is maturational and develops with age.
• Learning occurs as a result of experience and knowledge.
 Self-Concept
• Self-concept is an individual’s perception of
self and is what helps make each
individual unique.
• Positive and negative self-assessments in
the physical, emotional, intellectual, and
functional dimensions change over
time.
• Self-concept affects the ability to function
and greatly influences health status.
 Development of Self-Concept
• Self-concept evolves throughout life
and depends to an extent on an
individual’s developmental level.
 Factors Affecting Self-Concept
• Health Status
• Experience
• Developmental considerations
• Culture
• Internal and external resources
• History of success and failure
• Crisis or life stressors
• Illness, or trauma
 Components of Self-Concept
• Identity
• Body image
• Self-esteem
• Role performance
Interrelationship of
Components
of Self-Concept
 Components of Self-Concept
• A sense of personal identity is what sets one
person apart as a unique individual.
• Identity includes a person’s name, gender,
ethnic identity, family status, occupation,
and roles.
• Body image is an attitude about one’s
physical attributes and characteristics,
appearance, and performance.
• Self-esteem is the judgment of personal
performance compared with the self-ideal.
• Self-esteem is derived from a sense of
giving and receiving love, and being
respected by others.
• Role refers to a set of expected behaviors
determined by cultural, and social norms.
• The level of self-esteem is dependent upon the
self-perception of adequate role performance
in these various social roles.