Elements of learning:

Following are the essential elements of learning:

Goal:

All of us have certain goals to be achieved through the struggle of life. Not all the goals are
equally important but we fix the priority ourselves for the long and short ranged goals. After fixing the
priority we continue till the task is done and satisfaction is achieved. If the goals have not been fixed
then there would be no struggle hence no learning.

Readiness :

The accomplishment of the task begins when we are inclined to do it. Readiness plays the
primary role for making for making us learn. Good teachers always try to develop readiness in the
students prior to teaching. This increases zeal for learning and increases classroom participation. Use of
A.V Aids, educational trips, use of body language, examples etc. are all the techniques used by the
teachers to develop readiness in the students.

Stimulus/challenging situation:

Necessity is the mother of invention. When one is confronted with such a situation, which is
alarming or challenging then alternate ways or the solutions to solve the problems are thought of. To
gain a position in the society, one would both work hard and compete or find the other ways to reach
the position.

Response:

It would be the path of action followed by the individual. The individual would never select the
path to be followed directly. He would explore the possible alternatives and would select the most
soothing and satisfying path.

Consequence:

Result of the effort may be two fold either it would be a success or failure. In case of success the
nature of connection between stimulus and response would be strengthened and the learning would be
soothing, satisfying and enduring. In case of failure, the connection between the two may become weak
and a new line of action may be followed.