INSIGHTFUL LEARNING THEORY 2023-24 B.ED NOTES

INSIGHTFUL LEARNING THEORY 2023-24 B.ED NOTES

Insightful learning theory is given by a Russian scientist named Kohler by his famous experiment with a Chimpanzee named Sultan.

A. Kohler Experiment

To define insight Kohler, conduct several experiments with a Chimpanzee named Sultan he divided his experiment in four steps.

1. Experiment-1

In his first experiment sultan was placed in a cage and stick was also placed inside the cage and banana was putted just outside the cage outside Sultan’s direct reach. After several attempts he lift the stick and the help of that he get the banana.

2. Experiment-2

In the second stage Kohler put two stick inside the cage which can be joined to make one and banana was placed which can’t be reached with the help of single stick after several attempts of Sultan he able to get the banana by joining the sticks.

3. Experiment-3

In his third step he put the banana on the roof of cage and a box is placed in that cage. After several attempts Sultan put the box stand and get the banana.

4. Experiment-4

In the final stage Kohler put two boxes and banana was placed much higher than before after several try Sultan put one box on another stand and get the banana.

B. Factors affecting insight

1. Experience

Previous knowledge or experience helps in the insightful learning of a problem for example a child can solve problems mathematics if they has previous knowledge.

2. Intelligence

Insightful learning directly proportional to the intelligence of a child a child with high IQ can solve problem easily in comparison to the child with low IQ.

3. Learning Environment

A good learning environment with various activity can result in good insightful learning.

4. Trial and Error

Can learn through trial and error as it opens the gate for insightful learning. In fact the trial and error is the base for insightful theory.

5. Repetition and generalisation

After getting solution from insightful learning repetition and generalisation is needed.

C. Characteristics of insight

1. Insight is a quick process.
2. Insight helps in long term perception of knowledge.
3. It helps in enhancing the intellectual level of a child mind.
4. It is an active process and child acquire knowledge by experience.\
5. It is also a type of associative learning.
6. Insight gained in certain circumstances can be helpful in other circumstances.

D. Educational Implication

1. Educators can use this theory to design good learning environment and effective learning strategy keeping in mind the strength and weakness of students.
2. By the help of this theory an educator can teach how to improve thinking and problem-solving skills leading to metacognitive development.
3. By the help of this theory an educator can help students to discover solution of problem by various strategy.
4. Educator can improve inquiry-based learning by conducting activities and asking multiple solution of a problem.
5. Educator can use this theory to promote higher order thinking skills or critical thinking.

E. Conclusion

So in this session we learn that insightful leaning can help student for enhancing their learning and problem solving skills. It helps in metacognitive development individualised learning, inquiry-based learning, critical thinking development. Implementing it in the class room can leads to the overall development of students.

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