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Concept and Nature of Learning

Learning is defined as a process of behavior modification through experiences and is characterized by changes in behavior that are purposeful and continuous. Teaching facilitates learning through an interactive process that involves imparting knowledge and skills in a structured manner. The relationship between teaching and learning is reciprocal, with each influencing and benefiting the other.

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Concept and Nature of Learning
WHAT IS LEARNING? •Is learning memorization?
WHAT IS LEARNING? •Is learning collection of facts?
WHAT IS LEARNING? •Is learning recall and recognizing?
WHAT IS LEARNING?
WHAT IS LEARNING? A process of behavior modification through experiences, exercise and efforts.
LEARNING •It is a process of acquiring competence. •Temporary change in behavior is not learning. •Learning leads to change in behavior.
PROCESS OF LEARNING
Acquisition of new experiences Retention of old experiences in the form of impressions, engrams or skills Development and modification of experience Growth and increase in these experiences Creation of new experiences Synthesis and organization of the old and the new experiences
NATURE OF LEARNING Learning is a process and not a product Learning is purposive or goal directed Learning generally involves some degree of permanence Learning is universal and continuous
NATURE OF LEARNING Learning prepares for adjustment Learning is comprehensive Learning is change in response or behaviour may be favourable or unfavourable
NATURE OF LEARNING Learning is organizing experience Instincts and reflexes are not learning Learning does not include changes in behaviour due to maturation, fatigue or illness.
TEACHING • “impart knowledge or skill, give instruction or lessons, instill and inspire with”. • Teaching is an activity that facilitates learning. • Teaching is the sharing of knowledge and experience.
DEFINITIONS OF TEACHING • H C Morrison:- Teaching is an intimate contact between the more mature personality and a less mature one. • Clerk:- Teaching refers to activities that are designed and performed to produce in students behavior. • J B Hough and James K Duncan:- Teaching is an activity with four phases, a curriculum planning phase, an instructing phase, and an evaluating phase.
• Teaching as an art • Teaching can be performed with such and grace so that both teachers as well learners experience the whole process aesthetically. • Teacher’s activities are dynamic NATURE OF TEACHING
TEACHING AS A SCIENCE • It is systematic, logically planned and executed in the class. • Before teaching begins, the objectives are fixed to bring about desired behavioral changes in the learner. • All the tools, techniques and strategies are planned beforehand. •
• Teaching is a bipolar process Student Teacher Teaching is a tripolar process Teacher, student , environment Teaching happens in social context Teaching facilitates learning. Teaching is an interactive process. Teaching shapes behaviour.
RELEVANCE OF LEARNING • Learning helps to acquire skills. • Learning shapes our behaviour • Learning improves self-confidence • Learning helps to achieve your goals. • Learning helps in personality development
RELEVANCE OF TEACHING • Imparts knowledge, • Shapes personality of learners, • Imparts skill in learners, • Teaching develops leadership qualities. • Motivates learner to learn
RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN TEACHING AND LEARNING • Teaching derived from learning • Learning derived from teaching • Both are mutually benefitted
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