EDU-07: Perspectives of Learning and Teaching - Kerala B.Ed Companion Series, Book 13

The complete exam-focused guide for EDU-07, aligned to the University of Kerala B.Ed Semester I syllabus and NCTE Regulations 2014. Written by Dr. Bismi Sainudeen - Ph.D. (Education), UGC-NET & JRF, 15 years of teaching experience, and author of 17 published titles in the Kerala B.Ed Companion Series.Coverage - All 4 Units, All 10 Course Outcomes Unit I - Nature of Learning: Meaning, definitions, characteristics, factors affecting learning, learning curve and plateau, transfer of learning, and Maslow's Hierarchy of Motivation Unit II - Cognitive Processes: Sensation and perception, concept formation, thinking, reasoning, problem-solving, metacognition, memory, forgetting, and the neuroscience of learning Unit III - Theories of Learning: Behaviourist approaches (Thorndike, Pavlov, Skinner), Gestalt and cognitive approaches, constructivism (Piaget, Bruner, Vygotsky), Gagné's Hierarchy, and a comparative analysis of learning strategies Unit IV - Individual Differences: Interest, attitude, aptitude, exceptional learners, learning disabilities (dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia), inclusive and integrated education, RTE 2009, RPWD 2016, and classroom strategies for children with special needs

Built for the Kerala B.Ed Examination Pattern Chapter-wise MCQs, one-word answers, very short, short, and essay questions - all with model answers Classroom snapshots drawn from Kerala B.Ed practicum contexts Reflective pauses and theory-to-practice bridges in every chapter Quick-reference guide to 13 major learning theorists CO-Content alignment matrix and complete syllabus grid 66 APA 7th edition references for deeper academic study

Ideal for B.Ed student teachers, teacher educators, and UGC-NET Education aspirants.