5. Learning
Learning involves any relatively permanent change in behavior or behavioral potential produced by experience or practice. It encompasses various forms such as classical conditioning, operant conditioning, observational learning, cognitive learning, and skill learning. Key factors influencing learning include motivation and preparedness, while challenges such as learning disabilities can hinder educational progress.
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What we have learnt
- Learning is a change in behavior due to experience that differs from mere performance.
- The primary types of learning are classical conditioning, operant conditioning, observational learning, cognitive learning, and verbal learning.
- Learning disabilities can significantly affect a child's educational experience, manifesting in various cognitive and physical challenges.
Key Concepts
- -- Classical Conditioning
- A form of learning where a neutral stimulus becomes associated with an unconditioned stimulus to elicit a conditioned response, as first investigated by Ivan Pavlov.
- -- Operant Conditioning
- A type of learning in which behavior is controlled by consequences, primarily reinforcements or punishments, as studied by B.F. Skinner.
- -- Observational Learning
- Learning that occurs by observing and imitating the behaviors of others, influenced by whether those behaviors are rewarded or punished.
- -- Cognitive Learning
- A form of learning that involves understanding, recognizing, and developing cognitive maps rather than just responding to stimuli.
- -- Learning Disabilities
- A group of disorders that hinder the ability to learn in typical educational systems, often evident in reading, writing, and motor skills.
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