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1. Intellectual Factor
Prior Knowledge
A student could
have the highest IQ
in the room, but if
he hasn’t been
exposed to basic
information that
relates to the
lesson, he will have
difficulty learning.
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2. Environmental Factor
Natural Surroundings
It covers the climatic and
atmospheric conditions.
Social Surroundings
It includes insufficient
ventilation, improper lighting,
noisy environment due to use
of radio, TV, etc.
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3. Physical Factor
• Health
Is the student free from illness?
• Physical development
• Are there changes in their body?
• Nutrition
Do they eat nutritious foods?
• Visual and auditory defects
Do they suffer from
physical defects?
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4. Emotional Factor
Stress
A little bit of stress can be good as
the body releases adrenaline to address
it.
However, students who are in
chronically stressful environment tend to
have lower levels of aptitude.
Most students can only do things when
stressed, act out or zone out.
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4. Emotional Factor
Sleep
It helps the brain to learn and
process new information. It also
aids in cell renewal, neural
connections, immunity, logical
reasoning, comprehension and fine
motor skills.
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Noon Naps (Sweet Dreams)
Elementary School Having Children Nap on School
Desks Year-Round Causes Heated Discussion
Source: CHINAsmack (Hot Stories in China)
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5. Media Factor
Print Media
It refers to texts
or printed materials.
It is economical and
has traditionally been
used for pedagogical
purposes.
Print Media
It refers to texts
or printed materials.
It is economical and
has traditionally been
used for pedagogical
purposes.
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5. Media Factor
Non-Print Media
It is also known as modern electronic
media. It has certain unique qualities
which in certain cases facilitates learning
much far faster than the print media.
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6. Relationship with Teachers:
Teachers’ Factor
The teacher is an
important constituent
in the instructional
process.
The way we
teach and manage
the students has an
effect on their
learning.
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6. Relationship with Parents:
If the child-parent
relationship is based on mutual
respect and faith, it can facilitate
his or her learning.
In contrary, a distorted and
unhealthy environment, adversely
affects the learning of the student.
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6. Relationship with Peer:
Student-student relationship in
the classroom, school, society, etc.
creates a particular type of
emotional climate.
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6. Relationship with Peer:
A sound
environment
provides a tension
free environment
to the student
enabling him to
learn more and to
complete in the
class.