Nature of learning

We are very much familiar with the term “learning.” We have used it so many times in our lives that it has become a vital part of our vocabulary. Everything we do is learning. One might come across with expressions such as: “Now I know how to solve arithmetic problem,” or “I am able to ride motor-bike,” I have learnt how to swim,” or “I can dance on every songs,” or “I have developed my football skills.” Such expressions show an indication of some skills or knowledge or attitudes acquired by the individual. In other words, learning becomes the first step for any behavior. As we know that every aspect of human behavior is the response to the learning experience that he gains by interacting with the scenario or environment.

Now questions may arise, when did actually learning start? The answer is learning starts as soon as the new born child open his/her eyes. At that time, the child already becomes aware of its current environment to which it responds by crying. The child responds to the environment as the environment may be too cold or too hot for him/her. They show some physiological changes while crying. Most human behaviors are achieved through the medium of learning. It is true that, every human action is the response to its learning experience and he gains more and more experience and becomes expert in such field. For example, let us take the example of division of work or batch production. In such systems, every individual are assigned with a unique task. Stitchery is given only stitches work; tailor is given only sewing work, etc in garment factory. When the individual works again and again he will get the knowledge and skills with his experience.

An individual’s learning continues throughout his life. A child’s learning process continues through the different phase, he will learn how to suck milk, smile, cry, crawl, stand, walk and speak, etc. Hence, learning is the hand to hand process. Learning is not only for the development of society but it is for the survival for the society.