Learning & learner characteristics

A brief discussion on learner characteristics of preprimary, primary secondary, Higher secondary, and Adult learners.

1. Learning & Learner Characteristics Dr H arikrishnan M PDF Dept. of Education University of Kerala

2. Learning Learning is the process of acquiring new understanding, knowledge, behaviors, skills, values, attitudes, and preferences(Richard Gross) Learning is Unified Learning is self active Learning is individual Learning is purposive

3. Learning Learning is creative Learning is transferable Learning is social

4. STAGES of Learning Cognitive Stage This involves understanding and acquainting to nature and goal of the activity Initial Attempts are involved here. Its a stage of multiple errors in learning Associative stage Herein learner masters skill and timing in learning a new aspect

5. Learning stages Less errors and consistency is attained by this mastery and association Autonomous Stage The learner become self capable to perform tasks and transfer the learning to new situation. Well coordinated and automated performance

6. Learning stages pictorial Bicycle ride

7. Learning Influenced at all levels by Heredity Educational opportunity Home environment Financial background Environmental factors (Demography) Work experience Learner ability Health Religiosity and beliefs

8. Learner Characteristics Curiosity : Learner is supposed to be curious . Intrinsic Motivation : internal drive help to attain learning faster. Resilience : It is another characteristic of Learner. Persistence to learning when difficult topics are taught

9. Learner Characteristics Adaptability: Adapting to environment , Technology and teaching methodology Challenge seeking: Learn difficult things out of comfort zone

10. Learner Characteristics Pre primary D o not think figuratively and lack reasoning capabilities L ove to explore and touch, feel, smell, taste, watch and wonder about everything around them. They also begin to show signs of taking initiative and creativity. Materials which aid to use their intellect to learn new things and improve the development of their fine motor skills. Books , building blocks little puzzles

11. Pre primary Learner Learning.. Emotional characteristics evident while learning Anger and quarreling as recognition of the concept of self-control is minimal Lack capability to express their feelings or emotions verbally Jealousy and attention-seeking

12. Primary student Learner Characteristics Montessori, and Jean Piaget identified primary children Have ways of thinking and engaging with the world and their remarkable hunger for learning. find security in rhythm, ritual, and repetition. learn through play. want to belong to a community that is safe, beautiful, and good. explore the world with wonder. “ understand” the world first through their bodies. seek independence and mastery.

13. Primary student Learner Characteristics “understand” the world first through their bodies. seek independence and mastery . hildren thrive in the natural world. use stories to construct meaning. seek patterns in the world around them. construct their identities and build cultural bridges. express themselves in complex ways.

14. Secondary learners Learner characteristics Interests shift from solitary to group pursuits Having the "right" or "in" clothing becomes particularly important Vocational interests become more prominent and realistic Concerns about social issues develop Beginning of a truer sense of self develops Strong attitudes toward religious, ethnic, and racial groups begin to emerge

15. Secondary learner reactions and need Going to extremes, emotional instability and "know it all" attitude displayed Return to habits of childhood - nail biting, tricks, impudence, day-dreaming High interest in philosophical, ethical, and religious problems - search for ideals Preoccupation with acceptance by the social group; fear of ridicule and/or being unpopular; overly sensitive; self-pity

16. Secondary learner reactions and need Strong identification with an admired adult Assertion of independence from family as a step toward adulthood High interest in physical attractiveness Need guidance which is kindly, unobtrusive, and does not threaten the feeling of freedom Sense of direction without being pushed Acceptance in peer learning

17. Social Development Emotional Development Physical Development Intellectual Development Spiritual and Moral Development .

18. Characteristics of Higher Secondary Learners Restlessness and fatigue due to hormonal changes. A need for physical activity because of increased energy. Developing sexual awareness Moving from concrete to abstract thinking. An intense curiosity and wide range of intellectual pursuit, few of which are sustained over the long term. High achievement when challenged and engaged .

19. Characteristics of Higher Secondary Learners Prefers active over passive learning experiences. Interest in interacting with peers during learning activities. An ability to be self-reflective. Demand the relevance in learning and what is being taught. Developing the capacity to understand higher levels of humor,

20. Characteristics of Adult Learners Self-direction. Practical and results-oriented. Less open-minded And therefore more resistant to change . Slower learning, yet more integrative knowledge. Use personal experience as a resource. ... Self Motivation . Multi-level responsibilities. High expectations.

21. Characteristics of Adult Learners Relevance of the Learning Personal Values and Pre-conception Self-Image and Self-Esteem Participatory Learning Surface Learning and Deep Learning Reinforcement and Consolidation Pace of Learning Learning Environment and Teaching Aids

22. References Richard Gross, Psychology: The Science of Mind and Behaviour 6E, Hachette UK, ISBN 978-1-4441-6436-7. Classroom20.com https:// eleducation.org/resources/characteristics-of-primary-learners Fonseca Mora, M. C. (2005): "Individual characteristics of secondary school students", in McLaren, N., Madrid, D. and Bueno , A. (eds.): TEFL in Secondary Education. Granada: Editorial Universidad de Granada. (pp. 79-110 ) https://www.sno.wednet.edu / https:// webpages.uncc.edu/dcassidy/References/Major%20Characteristics.htm Research gate.org