Principles of Learning

Principles in Teaching 1-Unit II
principles
of
learning
“The ability to learn is the most significant activity of man”.
Principles of Learning (Unit II)
Learning is the acquisition of a knowledge- based

used with fluency to make sense of the world, solve
problems and make decisions.
And according to American Philosopher Alfred

North Whitehead the knowledge that is just
acquired without being utilized referred to as an
“inert ideas”. These are “ideas that are merely
received into the mind without being utilized, or
tested, or thrown into fresh combinations.”
• The principles of learning provide

additional insight into what makes people
learn most effectively. The principles have
been discovered, tested, and used in
practical situations.
• By knowing some principles on how

learning takes place, we will be guided
on how to teach.
Principles of Learning from Home and Pine (1990):
1. Learning is an experience which occurs inside

the learner and is activated by the learner.
• Learner controls the learning process
• Learning happens in the unique world of the
learner
Writing
Talking
Listening
Understanding Reading
• No one directly teaches anyone

anything of significance…
• ‘’People LEARN what they WANT to LEARN, they
SEE what they WANT to SEE, and HEAR what they
WANT to HEAR’’.
• Very little meaning takes place without personal
involvement and meaning on the part of the learner.
• No amount of imposition can cause student learning
• people forget most of the content “taught” to them
• people retain only what is relevant to them personally
2. Learning is the discovery of the personal
meaning and relevance of
ideas.
• Learning is a process which requires the
exploration of ideas in relation to self and
community so that people can determine what
their needs are, what goals they would like to
formulate, what issues they would like to
discuss and what content they would to learn.
• It is necessary that teacher relates lesson to

the needs, interests and problems of the
learner
3. Learning (behavioral change) is

a consequence of experience.
• This principle states one of the saying that says

“experience is the best teacher”. Because of the
experienced of the individual, a learning or behavioral
change occurs. This showcases the role of
experience of the learning process of an individual.
4. Learning is a cooperative and collaborative
process.
Cooperation fosters learning.
• This principle states that learning could also
come across social cooperation. In here,
learning develops as an individual develops
his or her own intellectual potentials as he or
she associates others.
• Cooperative and collaborative approaches

teaches students in learning how to live
“Two head together and interdependently.
are better
than one”.
5. Learning is a evolutionary process.

This principle states that behavioral change or learning requires time and
patience. Learning is associated in a step-by-step process that happened in a
span of time. It is like an evolution, a certain development that happens
through time.
Change takes time.
As teachers and learners, let us learn to be patient.

Things that are worthwhile in life take time.
6. Learning is sometimes a painful process.
This principle states that an individual could learn by

undergoing a painful process; hence “no pain, no gain”.
There are some parts of learning that requires painful
experiences; but one could learn through these
experiences.
It may be good to make our students realize that

learning is a difficult task. It is accompanied by sacrifice,
inconvenience and discomfort. But it leads to inner joy.
7. One of the richest resources of learning is

the learner himself.
This principle states that the first element in order for

the learning to be successful is the learner himself.
The success of the learning is dependent upon the
interest of the learner as well as in his/her capability
to learn.
8. The process of learning is emotional as

well as intellectual.
This principle states that learning
undergoes emotional as well as intellectual
processes. As learning is affected by the
total sate of the individual, ones emotional
attributes take parts on the learning
development. Learning is an intellectual
process as what had been learned is
stored in one’s mind or intellect.
9. The process of problem solving and learning are

highly unique and individual.
This principle states that learning

processes are highly engaged in problem
solving wherein what was learned can
eventually be used in order to solve It pays to allow students to learnin accordance with
problems. Upon problem-solving their unique learning styles and multiple
intelligence.
processes, the tendency to learn more is
also possible.
Laws of Learning (Unit II)
‘’LEARNING WITHOUT THOUGHT

IS A SNARE, THOUGHT
WITHOUT LEARNING IS A
DANGER’’
Laws of Learning
LAW OF EFFECT
• Learning is strengthened when
accompanied by a pleasant or satisfying
feeling.
• Learning is weakened when associated
with an unpleasant feeling.
• Learning takes place properly when it
results in satisfaction and the learner
derives pleasure out of it.
Laws of Learning
LAW OF EXERCICE
Things most often repeated are best
remembered.
Students do not learn complex tasks
in a singles session.
Laws of Learning
LAW OF READINESS
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
Laws of Learning
LAW OF PRIMACY
Things learned first create a strong
impression.
‘’What is TAUGHT must be RIGHT the FIRST
TIME’’.
Laws of Learning
LAW OF RECENCY
Things most recently learned are
best remembered.
Laws of Learning
LAW OF INTENSITY
The more intense the material taught,
the more it is likely learned.
Laws of Learning
LAW OF FREEDOM
Thing freely learned are best
learned.
The greater the freedom enjoyed
by the students in the class, the
greater the intellectual and moral
advancement enjoyed by them.
Laws of Learning
‘’ANYONE WHO DARES TO

TEACH, MUST NEVER CEASE
TO LEARN’’
~th?NK
Principles of Learning (Unit III)
What is meant
by learning?
Principles of Learning (Unit III)
HOW and WHEN can

we say that
someone has
LEARNED?
“ If you are not willing

to learn, No one can
help you.
If you are willing to

learn, no one can by-Zig
stop Ziglar, 20 Century American
Motivational Speaker
th
you”.
Principles of Learning
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Principles in Teaching 1-Unit II

Learning is the acquisition of a knowledge- based

And according to American Philosopher Alfred

• The principles of learning provide

• By knowing some principles on how

1. Learning is an experience which occurs inside

• No one directly teaches anyone

• It is necessary that teacher relates lesson to

3. Learning (behavioral change) is

• This principle states one of the saying that says

• Cooperative and collaborative approaches

5. Learning is a evolutionary process.

Change takes time.

As teachers and learners, let us learn to be patient.

6. Learning is sometimes a painful process.

This principle states that an individual could learn by

It may be good to make our students realize that

7. One of the richest resources of learning is

This principle states that the first element in order for

8. The process of learning is emotional as

9. The process of problem solving and learning are

This principle states that learning

‘’LEARNING WITHOUT THOUGHT

‘’ANYONE WHO DARES TO

HOW and WHEN can

“ If you are not willing

If you are willing to

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