What is students perception of learning?

 

Learning is not a static event. It is a transformative process that continues beyond the classroom walls. As students progress through their academic journey, their perception of what they have learned also changes. This blog will explore learning perceptions among students:

Learning To Value and Validate New Information

 

One of the primary ways prior learning influences current learning is in how students perceive the value and validity of the information they are learning now compared to what they learned in the past. It is common for students to undervalue or question the value of a subject matter they have already mastered. 

For example, students who have gone through rigorous high school math and science courses may need to pay more attention to the importance of what they are learning in a general studies course, such as statistics or English composition, due to their previous learning experiences. 

The more students reflect on their learning, the more they will be able to accurately perceive how much and how effectively they are learning something new.

Learning To Identify Areas Where You Need To Improve

 

 

Perception of learning can also influence current learning by helping students identify areas in their study where they need to improve. Sometimes, students may need help to see how their learning is making a difference in the real world. 

In these cases, they need to clearly understand how their previous learning relates to the subject matter they are now learning. In this way, students can identify how their prior knowledge has shaped their understanding of the subject matter they are learning now and determine how much they understand about a topic. 

When you start a new subject, you have yet to learn how much you will learn about it. 

History, for example, opens up a world of further information that can be applied to today’s society. In this way, a constant learning attitude can make a huge difference in how students see themselves as learners.

Learning To Ask For Help When You Need It

 

 

A vital difference between prior and current learning is that the information you learn now is more accessible and easier to apply. If you have a problem understanding something, you can look it up on the internet or ask a classmate or teacher for help. 

You would only have had the opportunity to do this through formal education. When you have a question about a topic you have learned about, you need help finding where to look it up. If you try to look it up on your own, you may find information that needs clarification or is incorrect; this is why you need to ask for help. 

Learning to ask for help when needed is an essential skill that can make a crucial difference in your life as a learner. Forming a solid peer network and getting the help you need from experienced professionals can help you become a better learner. 

Learning Is valuable even If you do not end up using It

 

 

Going through formal education is valuable even if you do not use what you have learned. In most cases, you will need help to apply what you have learned in school. You may, however, utilise the knowledge you have gained in other areas of your life. For example, if you know about public health, you can help someone with a health issue. You also learn about research methods, which can be helpful in your professional life.

In most cases, you will not have the chance to apply what you have learned in school. However, you can always find a use for what you have learned, even if you do not use it in college or school.  It gives you a chance to learn things that can be helpful, even if you do not end up using them in school. Similarly, In colleges, you get a learning environment of like-minded peers and know more about the industry, scope etc.

You never know when that knowledge will come in handy.

Conclusion

Learning may be a constant process in life, but it doesn’t necessarily have to be difficult. The tips above can help improve your perception of learning, and maybe even make college easier. And while they’re not guaranteed to help you ace your upcoming exams (that’s up to you), they can certainly help you to learn better in the next few weeks and months.

Through Softvision College, students learn better, identify areas for improvement, and work on them collectively. In order to succeed in their respective fields, Softvision guides students to develop an attitude that will serve them well professionally after completing their degrees.