Unit 3: The Nature of Learning and

Implications for Teaching

Factors affecting learning, for example: SES, readiness, motivation

Socio Economic Status (S.E.S.)

A measure of prestige within a social group that is most often based on income and education.

Social Class

Based on factors such as: income, occupation and education.

Upper Class

High income wage earners

White collar jobs

Higher Education (Qualifications)

Middle Class

Wage earners requiring sufficient education

Working Class

Stable occupations not requiring higher-education

Lower Class

Urban/Rural underclass unemployed or on government assistance

Factors that influence S.E.S.

Negative role models

Crime

Inadequate health service

Lack of resources

What does it affect?

Achievement

Performance

Intervention Strategies

Tutoring Programmes

Parenting Workshops

Communication

Volunteerism

Learning at home

Decision Making (PTA, Committees, Councils)

Collaborating with the community (groups)

Self-fulfilling Prophecy

Self-concept

Self-esteem

Self-worth

Self-regulation

Self-actualization

Motivation

Motivation is the process of arousing, sustaining and regulating interest in an activity to satisfy a need.

Motivational Learning Experiences

Intrinsic Motivation

Extrinsic Motivation

Abraham Maslow’s Hierarchy of needs

Other Factors that affect Learning

Maturation

Health

Environment

Seating arrangements

Neat and clean

Classroom culture

Discipline – rules, procedures, etc.

Learning ReadinessState or condition of an individual that makes it possible for him or her to engage profitably in a given learning activity

Learning readiness depends on such factors as past experiences, cognitive development, affective factors, and motivation as well as on the instructional methods and materials to be used.

School Readiness

School readiness means each child enters school ready to engage in and benefit from early learning experiences that best promote the child’s success.

Readiness – Tools Hands-on

Play

Curiosity

Imagination

Communication

Sharing & Caring

Exploring

Trial & Error

Rules & Limits

Readiness - Tools

Perseverance

Teachable Moments

Constructivism