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Laws of learning
This document outlines Thorndike's seven laws of learning: 1) The law of effect states that learning is strengthened by satisfaction and pleasure, and weakened by unpleasant feelings. 2) The law of exercise specifies that frequent repetition aids memory. 3) The law of readiness proposes that learning is best when an individual is physically and mentally prepared. 4) The law of primacy finds that initial impressions are strongest. 5) The law of recency indicates recent learning is best recalled. 6) The law of intensity suggests stronger memories form from intense instruction. 7) The law of freedom advocates that voluntary learning is most impactful.
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Introduction to the fundamental laws governing learning processes.
Learning is enhanced by positive feelings and diminished by negative feelings.
Repetition strengthens memory; complex tasks require multiple learning sessions.
Optimal learning occurs when a learner is ready; lack of motivation hinders learning.
First impressions in learning are vital; initial teachings must be accurate.
Recent information tends to be remembered best by learners.
Intense material increases the likelihood of learning and retention.
Learning is most effective when students have freedom, which enhances growth.
Laws of learning
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- 2. Thorndike’s Laws ofLearning: 1. LAW OF EFFECT • Learning is strengethened when accompanied by a pleasant or satisfying feeling • Learning is weakened when associated with unpleasant feeling • Learning takes place properly when it results in satisfaction and the learner derives pleasure out of it
- 3. 2. LAW OFEXERCISE • Things most often repeated are best remembered • Students do not lean complex task in a single session
- 4. 3. LAW OFREADINESS Individuals learn best when they are physically, mentally and emotionally ready to learn, and they do not learn well if they see no reason for learning
- 5. 4. LAW OFPRIMACY • Things learned first creat a srong impression •What is taught must be right the first time
- 6. 5. LAW OFRECENCY • Things most recently learned are best remembered
- 7. 6. LAW OFINTENSITY • The more the intense the material taught, the more it is likely leearned
- 8. 7. LAW OFFREEDOM • Things freely learned are best learned • The greater the freedong enjoyed by the students in the class, the greater the intellectual and moral advancement enjoyed by them