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1. The ability to learn is the most
significant activity of man.

2. Learning is the acquisition of a knowledge-base used with fluency to
make sense of the world, solve problems, and make decisions.
Knowledge that is just acquired without being
utilized is what American philosopher North
Whitehead referred to as “inert ideas”.

3. 1. Learning is an experience which occurs
inside the learner and is activated by the
learner.
2. Learning is the discovery of the personal
meaning and relevance of ideas.
3. Learning (behavioral change) is a
consequence of experience.
4. Learning is a cooperative and
collaborative process.
Principles of Learning No one
directly
teaches
anyone
anything of
significance
Cooperation
fosters
learning.

4. 5. Learning is an evolutionary process.
6. Learning is sometimes a painful process.
7. One of the richest resources for learning is the
learner him/herself.
8. The process of learning is emotional as well as
intellectual.
9. The process of problem solving and learning are
highly unique and individual.

5. Laws of Learning
Just as the science and art
of agriculture depend upon
chemistry and botany, so
the art of education
depends upon physiology
and psychology.
Edward Thorndike

6. Law of Effect Law of Exercise Law of Readiness
Responses that produce a
satisfying effect in a particular
situation become more likely to
occur again in that situation,
and responses that produce a
discomforting effect become
less likely to occur again in that
situation.
Behavior is more strongly
established through frequent
connections of stimulus and
response. Things most often
repeated are best remembered.
It is the basis of drill
and practice.
A preparatory set on the part
of the organism to learn. It
points out that one learns only
when he is physically and
mentally ready for it. In other
words, preparatory set on the
part of the organism is an
important condition for
learning.

7. Additional Laws (Principles)
Law of
Primacy
Things
learned first
create a
strong
impression.
Law of
Recency
Things most
recently
heard are
best
remembered.
Law of
Intensity
The more
intense the
material
taught, the
more it is
likely
learned.
Law of
Freedom
Things freely
learned first
are best
learned.