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Definition of Learning
Posted by Barrie B

Does anybody have a good, practical definition of learning?

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1. Re: Definition of Learning — Ian
2. Re: Definition of Learning — Graham
3. Re: Definition and Article — Mike Wills
4. Re: Definition of Learning — Cathie
5. Re: Definition of Learning
6. Re: Definition of Learning — Vicki Fowles



1. Re: Definition of Learning
From Ian

The alteration of behaviour as a result of individual experience. When an organism can perceive and change its behaviour, it is said to learn.

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2. Re: Definition of Learning
From Graham

Learning can be defined as a relatively permanent change in behavior.

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3. Definition and Article
From Mike Wills

A definition that we have used in the past is: 'An observable and measurable change in behaviour that is the result of an experience'.

Also see:
Definition of Learning article.
Bargain books on training and psychology
Beyond the Learning Log
Declaration on Learning
Learning Transfer
Learning Theory Book List

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4. Re: Definition of Learning
From Cathie

Hi there. After reading all your definitions of learning I thought I would share mine. When I was at school I was the sort who struggled and gave up easily, therefore learnt running seemed easier than tackling my obstacles, though now I have just finished a maths course as an adult and found the rebel in me has gone and replaced with wanting to learn at my own pace to further either my career one day or just have the knowledge to help my children, and the rewards I felt as an adult seemed far greater than as a child. So, learning to me means no matter what age we get to we will one day all want to learn something, and realize how much fun it can be. like the old saying you learn something everyday.

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5. Re: Definition of Learning

Learning can be defined as the acceptance of everything and applying it into our daily life.

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6. Re: Definition of Learning
From Vicki Fowles

Learning is the total sum of Input + Experience, EQUALS, Thought process + Output. Thus input can be a new experience or adding to an existing experience, which can be determined by the thought process, the ability to access information, and hence the reaction or 'act' of output - the sum of learning.

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