B.Ed. 2nd Semester Notes - Understanding the Learner - Unit 1 (a) - Nature of Learning: Learning as a process and as an outcome, Characteristics and factors affecting learning.
Hello everyone, I am sharing my notes on the topic Factors of learning for unit 1 (a) of Understanding the Learner You may be asked 3 different kinds of questions from this topic; for now I am sharing one of them. Q1. Define transfer of Learning. Discuss in detail the various factors affecting learning. (8 Marks) Answer. Meaning The carrying over of feelings, habits, skills and knowledge from one learning area to another is called transfer of learning or training. Definitions According to Crow and Crow , “The carryover of habit of thinking, feeling or working of knowledge or of skills from one learning area to another is usually referred to as transfer of learning.” According to Peterson , “Transfer of learning is generalization, for it is extension of idea to a new field.” According to Guthrie and Powers , “Transfer of learning may be defined as a process of extending and applying behavior.” Factors Affecting Learning : (A) Psychological Factor