Educational Psychology

1. LEARNING
D R . TA R A L I PAT H A K , A S S I S TA N T P R O F E S S O R
D E PA R T M E N T O F E D U C AT I O N , C OT TO N
U N I V E R S I T Y

2. WHAT IS LEARNING?
• Learning is a process of living more effectively
• What we do is the product of learning

3. And everything we do…. Except
reflex actions

4. • Learning is the process of modification of the
behaviour
• Throughout our whole life we continue to change,
modify and improve our crude behaviour

5. DEFINITIONS
• Percy Nun , “ TO LEARN IS TO MODIFY BEHAVIOUR”
• E. A Gates, “ Learning is the modification of behaviour through experience and
training”
• Crow and Crow.” Learning is the acquisition of habits, knowledge and attitudes, it
involves new ways of doing things and it operates in an individual’s attempt to
overcome obstacles or to adjust to new situation.”

6. THE CHARACTERISTICS OF LEARNING
• Learning is a process and not a product
• It involves all the experiences and training of an individual
(Right from birth) which help him to produce
• Learning leads to changes in behaviour but it does not mean
that that learning will bring improvement or positive changes
• Instead of acquiring new behaviour or changing existing
behaviour it also mean discontinuation of the the existing
behaviour.
• Learning prepares an individual for any adjustment and
adaptation that may be necessary

7. THE CHARACTERISTICS OF LEARNING
• Learning is purposeful and goal oriented.
• The scope of learning is too wide- it includes cognitive,
conative and affective domains
• Learning is universal and continuous
• Learning involves new ways of doing things but there is no
limit to adopting the new ways and means.
• Learning does not involve the changes in the behaviour on
account of maturation, fatigue, illness and drugs

8. FACTORS AFFECTING LEARNING
• Factors associated with the learner
1. Factors related to physical and mental health
2. The basic potential of the learners
- learners innate abilities
-Intelligence, understanding, skills
-Interest, aptitude, attitude
3.Level of aspiration and achievement motivation
4. Goals of life
5. Readiness and will power

9. FACTORS AFFECTING LEARNING
• Factors associated with the type of learning experience
1. Nature of Learning experience
- Formal or informal, Planned or unplanned
-based on the principle of child centeredness or not
-suitably organized for desirable objectives or not?
2. Methodology of learning
-Linking with previous experience
- correlating with other area
- Utilization of maximum number of senses
- Revision and Practice
-proper feedback and reinforcement

10. FACTORS AFFECTING LEARNING
• Factors associated with the men and material resources
1. Quality of the teacher
2. Intention of the students
3. Availability of appropriate learning material
4. Proper infrastructure

11. TYPES OF LEARNING
• Verbal Learning
• Motor Learning
• Concept Learning
• Problem solving
• Serial Learning
• Paired associate learning

12. OUTCOMES OF LEARNING
• Desirable changes in behaviour
• Attaining teaching learning objectives
• Proper growth and development
• Balanced development of Personality
• Proper adjustment
• Realizing goals of life

14. REFERENCE
• Mangal, SK. (2007). Advanced Educational Psychology. New Delhi: prentice Hall of India
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