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Alternative Conceptions 
of Learning in Children
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Alternative Conceptions 
of Learning in Children
Understanding Alternative Conceptions
What are Alternative Conceptions?
Alternative conceptions, also known as misconceptions, are 
erroneous, illogical, or misinformed understandings that 
students bring to the classroom. These are a normal part of the 
learning process and stem from everyday experiences.
Importance in Education
Recognizing and addressing alternative conceptions is crucial 
for effective teaching. Even adults, including teachers, can hold 
misconceptions about certain subjects. Understanding these 
helps in designing more effective instructional strategies.
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Alternative Conceptions 
of Learning in Children
Understanding Alternative Conceptions
What are Alternative Conceptions?
Alternative conceptions, also known as misconceptions, are 
erroneous, illogical, or misinformed understandings that 
students bring to the classroom. These are a normal part of the 
learning process and stem from everyday experiences.
Importance in Education
Recognizing and addressing alternative conceptions is crucial 
for effective teaching. Even adults, including teachers, can hold 
misconceptions about certain subjects. Understanding these 
helps in designing more effective instructional strategies.
Defining Learning in Pedagogy
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Learning as a Process
In pedagogy, learning is defined as a step-by-step process 
resulting in permanent, lasting changes in knowledge, 
behaviors, or ways of processing the world.
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Key Characteristics
Learning is characterized as growth, adjustment, 
purposeful, experiential, intelligent, active, both 
individual and social, a product of the environment, and 
affecting the learner's conduct.
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Alternative Conceptions 
of Learning in Children
Understanding Alternative Conceptions
What are Alternative Conceptions?
Alternative conceptions, also known as misconceptions, are 
erroneous, illogical, or misinformed understandings that 
students bring to the classroom. These are a normal part of the 
learning process and stem from everyday experiences.
Importance in Education
Recognizing and addressing alternative conceptions is crucial 
for effective teaching. Even adults, including teachers, can hold 
misconceptions about certain subjects. Understanding these 
helps in designing more effective instructional strategies.
Defining Learning in Pedagogy
1
Learning as a Process
In pedagogy, learning is defined as a step-by-step process 
resulting in permanent, lasting changes in knowledge, 
behaviors, or ways of processing the world.
2
Key Characteristics
Learning is characterized as growth, adjustment, 
purposeful, experiential, intelligent, active, both 
individual and social, a product of the environment, and 
affecting the learner's conduct.
Types of Learning: Formal vs Informal
Formal Learning
Organized learning guided by a formal curriculum, leading to 
recognized credentials. Typically involves trained 
professional teachers and is often recognized by 
government at some level.
Informal Learning
No formal curriculum or recognition. The teacher is 
someone with more experience, such as a parent or friend. 
Examples include a father teaching a child to play catch or a 
babysitter teaching ABCs.
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Alternative Conceptions 
of Learning in Children
Understanding Alternative Conceptions
What are Alternative Conceptions?
Alternative conceptions, also known as misconceptions, are 
erroneous, illogical, or misinformed understandings that 
students bring to the classroom. These are a normal part of the 
learning process and stem from everyday experiences.
Importance in Education
Recognizing and addressing alternative conceptions is crucial 
for effective teaching. Even adults, including teachers, can hold 
misconceptions about certain subjects. Understanding these 
helps in designing more effective instructional strategies.
Defining Learning in Pedagogy
1
Learning as a Process
In pedagogy, learning is defined as a step-by-step process 
resulting in permanent, lasting changes in knowledge, 
behaviors, or ways of processing the world.
2
Key Characteristics
Learning is characterized as growth, adjustment, 
purposeful, experiential, intelligent, active, both 
individual and social, a product of the environment, and 
affecting the learner's conduct.
Types of Learning: Formal vs Informal
Formal Learning
Organized learning guided by a formal curriculum, leading to 
recognized credentials. Typically involves trained 
professional teachers and is often recognized by 
government at some level.
Informal Learning
No formal curriculum or recognition. The teacher is 
someone with more experience, such as a parent or friend. 
Examples include a father teaching a child to play catch or a 
babysitter teaching ABCs.
Basic Types of Learning 
Theory
Behaviourist
Knowledge is seen as a repertoire of 
behavioral responses to 
environmental stimuli. Learning 
occurs through passive absorption, 
repetition, and positive 
reinforcement.
Cognitive
Knowledge is actively constructed 
by learners based on pre-existing 
cognitive structures. Learning 
involves active assimilation and 
accommodation of new information.