HOW THE ENVIRONMENT PLAYS A ROLE IN LEARNING

How the Environment Plays a Role in Learning

How the Environment Plays a Role in Learning

Introduction

According to constructivist learning theory, human beings learn by creating meaning in their current knowledge structures. According to proponents of this theory, children learn through the process of assimilation and accommodation. Housing refers to the process by which failure leads to more learning, where a new experience that is contrary to their expectations of a cause to change their mental representations. On the other hand, assimilation is the process by which new experience is integrated into an existing framework. The latter occurs in cases where the nature of a perception of the world is the same as the experiences they go through. Consequently, one cannot ignore the effect the environment has on a particular individual because it is the basis on which undergoes a further increase.

The paper will examine the influence of certain environmental characteristics in a particular individual. (Piaget, 2000)

We are all products of our environment

Learning styles differ from culture to culture or background thoroughly. What may be considered acceptable in one region may be prohibited in another. For example, learning in African and Asian societies is very formal and controlled. Children are usually discouraged from expressing their own opinions. In addition, most parents, teachers and other mentors apply strict discipline during the learning process. However, in other developed countries like the U.S., learning occurs in a less controlled by parents, teachers and other mentors to allow time for children to participate actively in the learning process.

It should be noted that some of the basic concepts that facilitate learning may be present in an environment and lack in another. For example, issues around language, mathematics and logic largely depend on their environment. Certain ...