Principles of Learning

Learning is a relatively permanent change in a behavioral tendency and is the result of reinforced practice. 

• Learning has to progress from the simple to complex. 
• Repetition of the right behavior is necessary for learning. More the repetition, greater is the retention (Law of Repetition). 
• Success is import'ant to make learning-more effective (Law of Effect). 
• For learning to be effective, the individual has to be ready and motivated, otherwise the training resources are wasted. 
• Feedback to learner about his success in learning improves his motivation. 
• People learn more by doing than by hearing alone. 
• Learning has to be immediately followed by application otherwise learning is not retained. 
• Learning some questions unanswered, causes the learner to think more and increases learning (this is called Zeigarnik effect). 
• Trainees learn better when they learn at their own place. 
• Learning from earlier experiences can affect later learning.