Early life experiences and individual’s cultural values influence the
learning expectations and process of learning
and the interrelationship amongst cultural values, learning expectations and experiences in the classroom which has direct relevance to the academic achievement of the child.
What are the socio cultural factors that affect learning?
The findings reveal that
parents’ low level of education
; lack of parental involvement in the education of their children, the low-economic status of parents are some of the socio-cultural factors that affect the reading acquisition of learners.
When working and learning with people from a variety of backgrounds and cultures present in the classroom,
students gain a more comprehensive understanding of the subject matter
. It also teaches students how to use their own strengths and points of view to contribute in a diverse working environment.
How personal factors affect learning?
Some of the personal factors that influence the learning process can be classified as
under- sensation and perception, fatigue and boredom, maturation, emotional condition, needs, interests, motivation
.
The key socio-cultural factors that have a major impact on the operation of the multinational companies are 1) culture; 2) language; 3)
religion
; 4) level of education, 5) customer preferences, and 6) the attitude of the society towards foreign goods and services.
Two principles to consider regarding social and cultural influences on motivation are:
Students are more likely to model the behaviors they believe are relevant to their situation. Students develop greater efficacy for a task when they see other themselves performing the task successfully
. (Ormrod, 2004)
How do you explain culture to students?
Cultures are what make countries unique. Each country has different cultural activities and cultural rituals. Culture includes material goods, the things the people use and produce. Culture is also the
beliefs and values of the people
and the ways they think about and understand the world and their own lives.
What are the ways in addressing cultural differences?
- 1 – Teamwork. It is important to have an open mind towards the new culture, embrace teamwork activities and sharing of tasks rather than focus on individual differences. …
- 2 – Model the right behaviour. …
- 3 – Awareness. …
- 4 – Communication.
Why is it important for teachers to reflect on cultural and linguistic diversity?
It is important for a teacher to reflect on cultural and linguistic diversity
because if a student feels like the teacher wants to learn about their culture that they will feel accepted by their teacher
. A student’s culture is a part of the student’s life or personality.
What are five factors affecting learning?
- The Impact of Culture. The research involved in writing “How People Learn II” uncovered the importance that culture plays in the classroom and in the student’s life. …
- Learning Is Dynamic. …
- Mental Models and Learning Strategies. …
- Motivation to Learn. …
- The Role of Technology.
What are the environmental factors that influence learning?
- Relationships. First, learning is about relationships. …
- Stress. …
- Sleep. …
- Exercise. …
- Nutrition. …
- Laughter.
What are the factors affecting teaching and learning?
The
maturity, age, motivation, previous learning, intelligence, mental health, physical need, diet and nutrition, attention and interest, goal-setting and level of aspiration
are the factors affecting teaching related to learners.
What are examples of cultural factors?
Culturally determined characteristics include:
the language spoken at home
; religious observances; customs (including marriage customs that often accompany religious and other beliefs); acceptable gender roles and occupations; dietary practices; intellectual, artistic, and leisure-time pursuits; and other aspects of …
What is culture and its factors?
The major elements of culture are
material culture, language, aesthetics, education, religion, attitudes and values and social organisation
.
Social, cultural and political diversity: this relates to
individuals who live varied lives within society
(e.g. differences in ethnicity, religious beliefs, gender, sexuality, social class, family structure, age and disability).
Research studies have shown many factors (psychological, social, and cultural) related to motivation, like:
intrinsic and extrinsic aspects; parental influence and involvement
; family background; peer pressure; self-efficacy expectations; effort; value attributed to a task; anxiety; self-regulation and the setting of …
