Learning

Meaning of Learning:


Learning means modification of behaviour through experience and training. Learning is the key process in human behaviour.

Child Learning:

1. Parents

2. Teachers

3. Environment (Socializing with people and peers)

Product of Learning:

1. Instincts

2. Skills

3. Abilities

4. Appreciations

5. Attitudes

Definitions of Learning:

1. “ The term learning covers every modification in behaviour to meet environmental requirements.”

- Gardener Murphy

2. ‘Learning is the acquisition of new behaviour or the strengthening or weakening of old behavior as the result of experience.”

- Henry p. Smith

3. “Learning is the acquisition of habits, knowledge & attitudes. It involves new ways of doing things and it operates in individuals attempts to overcome obstacles or to adjust to new situations. It represents progressive changes in behaviour . It enables him to satisfy interests to attain goals.

- Crow & crow