This document discusses learning resources and their importance in the education process. It begins by explaining that while elementary students learn through experience and observation, higher-level students require more knowledge acquisition which is supported by learning resources. Learning resources are any devices or procedures that make teaching and learning more engaging, stimulating and effective. They help students achieve learning objectives more efficiently and remember concepts for longer. However, over-reliance on learning resources can also have limitations, such as ineffectiveness if not used properly, financial constraints, or lack of infrastructure like reliable electricity. Overall, the document promotes the strategic use of learning resources to enhance the teaching and learning experience.

1. Learning resources
DR. C. BEULAH JAYARANI
M.Sc., M.A, M.Ed, M.Phil (Edn), M.Phil (ZOO), NET, Ph.D
ASST. PROFESSOR,
LOYOLA COLLEGE OF EDUCATION, CHENNAI - 34

2. INTRODUCTION
• At elementary level, the child gains knowledge of
scientific concepts by experience and
observation but in higher classes they need more
knowledge, therefore learning resources play a
vital role in the process of learning.
• We all know that text books were the most widely
used learning resource for science teaching for a
long time; but in the present era, there has been a
vast growth in each and every field and therefore the
curriculum of science is reframed and restructured.
• With the explosion of new knowledge, new
concepts and theories have emerged in science
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3. LEARNING RESOURCES
• Learning is a process of bringing changes in behaviour
of the learner through experience. It results in the
acquisition of knowledge, skill, interests, attitudes etc.
• Learning resources are those devices and procedures
that help to make teaching and learning more
interesting, more stimulating, more reinforcing and
more effective.
• A resource is a source from which benefit is
produced.
• It is acquired to accomplish activity or to achieve
desired outcomes
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4. PRNCIPLES OF LEARNING RESOURCES
PRINCIPLE OF SELECTION
PRINCIPLE OF LEARNER CENTREDNESS
PRINCIPLE OF INTEREST AND MOTIVATION
PRINCIPLE OF EDUCATIONAL VALUE
PRINCIPLE OF REALIZATION OF OBJECTIVES
PRINCIPLE OF SIMPLICITY
PRINCIPLE OF RELEVENCY AND SUITABILITY
PRINCIPLE OF ACCURACY
PRINCIPLE OF SIZE
PRINCIPLE OF AVAILABILITY OF RESOURCES
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5. Need and significance of learning resources
 Help the facilitator to deliver his/her lesson successfully and easily.
 LR are things and ideas which are usually familiar to the learners.
 Application of the learning resources makes teaching and learning
effective.
 Learning resources help the learners achieve the learning objectives
more effectively and efficiently.
 Learning resources help in clarifying, interpreting and appreciating
concepts. They provide clarity, precision and accuracy in processing
information.
 They help students learn faster, remember longer, gain more accurate
information.
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6. Contd.,
Some of these resources are used to create
readiness in the learners for acquiring learning
experiences.
They create visual images, which help retention of
the learnt concepts.
They also have the capacity to provide real (direct) or
almost real experiences.
Some resources provide the learners opportunity to
learn individually at their own pace.
Make lessons interesting and make learning easy
Help learning (i.e. what has been learnt) to remain in the
minds of the learners for a longer time.
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7. Limitations of learning resources
Ineffectiveness
Financial difficulties
Dependency on electricity
Learning resources like PPT,
E books or other computerized material need
electricity supply
Lack of facilities in training
Lacks in teacher training.
Even teachers are not efficient enough to
optimally utilize these resources in effective
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8. CONTD.,
1. Teachers views do not match on the
concept of teaching using learning
resources.
2.Teachers may feel uncomfortable and
wastage of time and energy for preparing
and delivering lecture using aids.
3.INDIFFERENCE TO STUDENTS: One learning
resource may not satisfy the curiosity of
all students ta a time.
4.Individual differences are ignored using
concept of teaching with learning
resources.
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9. 1. INEFFECTIVENESS OF THE AIDS: Learning
resources may considered as ineffective on the
following grounds
1 money
2 time
3 evaluation aspect
4 follow up criteria
2. FINANCIAL DIFFICULTIES: Learning resources
looses its value if they differ in input and output.
1. Input: finance needed to prepare aid
2.Output: results in the form of learning
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CONTD.,

10. REFERENCE
TNTEU – Study Material
Ram Publications
Sri Krishna Publications
Kaviyamala Publications
Mangal, s.k., Mangal, U. (2011). Essentials of educational
technology. New Delhi: PHI learning private limited.
Google Images
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