Major · Extension Work · Semester 6 · TY BA · 4 credits · 100 marks · 60 hours
Module 1: Introduction to Psychology of Adult Learning
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Meaning and concept of psychology
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Meaning and nature of adult learning
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3
Psychology of adult learning: concept and significance
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4
Differences between child learning and adult learning
Module 2: Characteristics of Adult Learners
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1
Cognitive characteristics of adult learners
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2
Emotional and social characteristics
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3
Factors affecting personality and adult learning
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4
Guided, Self-directed learning and responsibility
Module 3: Motivation and Adult Learning
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1
Meaning and types of motivation
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2
Factors influencing motivation in adults
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3
Classification of Motives
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4
Motivation theory of Abraham Maslow
Module 4: Psychological Factors Affecting Adult Learning
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1
Intelligence and learning
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2
Perception and memory
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3
Attitudes and personality
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4
Emotional factors influencing learning
Reference Books
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Illeris, K. (2018). Contemporary Theories of Learning: Learning Theorists in Their Own Words (2nd Edition). Routledge.
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Asher E.J., Tiffin, J, and Knight F.B. (1953). An Introduction to General Psychology. D.C. Health & Co., Hoston, USA.
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Adult Learning : A Design for Action, Pergamen Press, 1978.
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Borger, R. Seaborne, A.E.M., The Psychology of Learning, 1964.
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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.
