The course Learner and the Learning Process is designed for prospective teachers who aspire to become teacher educators or researchers in the field of education. It provides a comprehensive understanding of learner development and its implications for effective teaching and learning. The course emphasizes a holistic approach to learner diversity, addressing differential learning needs, cognitive abilities, language development, creativity, and adolescent identity issues. It also critically examines major theories of learning and development, including contributions from Piaget, Vygotsky, Chomsky, Kolb, Gagné, and Sternberg, offering conceptual clarity and pedagogical insights.
Students will engage with frameworks that explain how children learn, while also analyzing the processes of cognition, motivation, and knowledge construction in varied contexts. The course further explores the significance of inclusive environments, the influence of family, peers, and school climate, and the role of participatory management in supporting learners. Attention is given to contemporary assessment practices, including self-assessment, online assessments, and performance mapping, equipping future educators with the skills to design meaningful evaluation systems.
Ultimately, this course prepares students to adopt reflective, research-oriented, and constructivist approaches, enabling them to contribute as innovative teacher educators and researchers who respond effectively to evolving educational needs and policies.
- Teacher: T Arun Christopher