Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Psychology of Adult Learning Syllabus - Mumbai University 2026
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Syllabus for Psychology of Adult Learning
Practise with the Semester 6 past papers. They are from the old syllabus, so check each topic against this one.
Module 1: Introduction to Psychology of Adult Learning
- 1 Meaning and concept of psychology
- 2 Meaning and nature of adult learning
- 3 Psychology of adult learning: concept and significance
- 4 Differences between child learning and adult learning
Module 2: Characteristics of Adult Learners
- 1 Cognitive characteristics of adult learners
- 2 Emotional and social characteristics
- 3 Factors affecting personality and adult learning
- 4 Guided, Self-directed learning and responsibility
Module 3: Motivation and Adult Learning
- 1 Meaning and types of motivation
- 2 Factors influencing motivation in adults
- 3 Classification of Motives
- 4 Motivation theory of Abraham Maslow
Module 4: Psychological Factors Affecting Adult Learning
- 1 Intelligence and learning
- 2 Perception and memory
- 3 Attitudes and personality
- 4 Emotional factors influencing learning
Reference Books
- 1 Illeris, K. (2018). Contemporary Theories of Learning: Learning Theorists in Their Own Words (2nd Edition). Routledge.
- 2 Asher E.J., Tiffin, J, and Knight F.B. (1953). An Introduction to General Psychology. D.C. Health & Co., Hoston, USA.
- 3 Adult Learning : A Design for Action, Pergamen Press, 1978.
- 4 Borger, R. Seaborne, A.E.M., The Psychology of Learning, 1964.
- 5 Dave, R.H., Perera, D.A. and Quane, A. (Ed). Learning strategies for post-literacy and Continuing education : A cross-national perspective, Hamburg, Robert Seeman, 1985.