Factors affecting learning

• Learning is a moderately long-lasting change in behavior resulting from training and experience
• Learning consists of behavioral changes that are positive or negative
• Changes that occur because of development are not considered learning
• Behavioral changes should be long-lasting and sustained

Factors Affecting Learning

• The process of learning can be affected by certain aspects
• Circumstances that students face may also contribute

Personal Factors

• The learner is the one primarily engaged in learning
• Outcomes are directly related to the learner's attributes

Intellectual Aspect

• Refers to a person's mental capacity to learn
• All learners do not have the same learning potential
• Slow learners have limited intelligence which makes completing school work difficult
• Academic success is connected to general intelligence
• Intellectual limitations may hinder the learning process
• Individuals have different types of intelligence, impacting the learning process results

Mental and Physical Health

• Attitude is one of several mental mechanisms, composed of cheerfulness, prejudice, interest, and loyalty
• Attitude differs from emotion because it is categorical
• Academic progress, learning rate, and instruction are influenced by a person's attitude
• A positive attitude facilitates the work process
• Cognitive and physical fitness contributes to easier understanding
• Physical health encompasses nutrition, visual and bodily abilities
• Poor health negatively affects motor and physical development, impacting learning
• Visual, auditory, or other physical disabilities create a significant disadvantage

Learning Aspiration Level

• High aspirations and understanding lead to faster learning
• One's aspirations should align with their abilities

Willpower to Learn

• Acquiring information requires will and determination
• Desire to learn leads to the discovery of suitable methods

Factors of Learning

• Acquiring knowledge is affected by understanding, work ethic, study techniques, and knowledge
• Schools should check students' progress, or it will be affected
• Basic addition is required for successful arithmetic multiplication operations
• Ineffective study habits may result from inadequate guidance

Environmental Factors

• Includes teacher factors, subject knowledge, teaching abilities, capability to manage learners, and disposition

Teacher Factors

• Teachers significantly impact students during learning due to their role in teaching
• Teachers must have thorough subject knowledge
• Effective instructors possess qualities like rationality, politeness, and sympathy
• Class management is essential, requiring teachers to govern and manage effectively
• A positive disposition makes learning enjoyable and promotes a happy classroom atmosphere

Teacher Personality

• Personality combines distinct traits that make an individual different
• Teacher personality significantly influences the learning environment
• Made up of physical appearance, cognitive qualities, emotional states, and behaviors toward others
• Students prefer positive, empathetic, eager, and joyful teachers
• Teachers should be aware of their behavior's influence on students' behavior and learning capacity

Content-Related Variables

• Includes content quality, difficulty level, multi-sensory approach, content selection, and accessibility

Content Type and Nature

• Refers to the kind and nature of the content
• Content quality is important
• Meaningful content simplifies learning
• Learner engagement enhances the efficiency of learning

Difficulty Level of Content

• Refers to finding what grade or level of people can understand the difficulty of the terms
• Material with too many difficult words will impede comprehension

Multi-Sensory Approach

• Use of images, graphs, tables, and illustrations to simplify learning

Content Selection

• Content selection should be based on interests and skills and has a significant impact on the learning process

Content Accessibility

• A wide range of content is now available with digitalization
• Accessible and enjoyable study methods are important

Process-Related Variables

• Includes the approach utilized for teaching and learning activities

Learning by Doing

• Requires students to complete activities
• Teachers must design methods to encourage participation

Communicating the Status of Learning Progress

• Feedback helps learners understand their comprehension, shown through scores, grades, or praise

Choosing the Best Method

• Various learning types need different approaches and the proper method simplifies learning
• Understanding in groups may require teachers to adopt a group discussion method
• Variables listed are essential considerations for teachers and students before learning