05-Concept of Learning

 

🧒 Concept of Learning

1. Meaning of Learning (അഭ്യസനത്തിന്റെ അർത്ഥം)

  • Learning = a change in behaviour through experience and practice.

  • It is not only in school but happens everywhere.

  • Example: A child learns to walk, talk, eat, write, play, share.


2. Characteristics of Learning

  1. Learning is continuous → starts from birth, goes on till death.

  2. Learning is universal → every human being learns.

  3. Learning brings change → in knowledge, skills, behaviour, attitude.

  4. Learning needs practice & experience → not by birth, but by doing.

  5. Learning is goal-directed → children learn to achieve something.

  6. Learning is influenced by environment → family, school, society.


3. Types of Learning

  • Cognitive (Thinking) → learning knowledge, facts, problem-solving.

  • Affective (Feelings) → learning values, attitudes, emotions.

  • Psychomotor (Skills) → learning physical actions, writing, drawing, sports.


In Short for Primary Level:

  • Learning = change in behaviour by experience.

  • Happens everywhere (home, school, play).

  • Continuous, needs practice, and is influenced by environment.

  • Includes knowledge, feelings, and skills.