Foundations of Human Learning

This book offers a comprehensive examination of the science of human learning by fusing contemporary educational psychology, motivational dynamics, and classical ideas into a coherent manual for teachers, psychologists, and students. Based on the writings of Pavlov, Skinner, Bandura, Ausubel, Maslow, Rogers, and several others, the book analyzes how people learn, remember, and use information in a variety of situations and phases of life.

Starting with the neurological and behavioral underpinnings of learning, the book proceeds to thorough examinations of the various types of learning, including motor, verbal, conceptual, and attitudinal, as well as important learning theories like cognitive development, observational learning, classical and operant conditioning, and meaningful learning. Particular attention is paid to theories of motivation that influence learning, such as flow, expectation-value theory, self-determination theory, and intrinsic and extrinsic dynamics.



This work also discusses useful teaching techniques including reward and punishment, reinforcement, and motivation to develop psychological resilience. This book is a vital tool for understanding the psychological mechanisms behind human learning and creating effective learning settings because it bridges the gap between academic underpinnings and practical insights.



Dr. Stephen B. Gadzama is a seasoned scholar and lecturer in the field of Educational Psychology and Counseling, with a robust academic presence at the Federal College of Education (Technical), Bichi, Kano State, Nigeria. With years of experience in teacher education and adolescent psychological research, Dr. Gadzama has contributed extensively to the academic community through his in-depth understanding of human development, behavioral science, and psychological counseling.



How do people develop, learn, and adapt throughout the course of a lifetime? What keeps us going when things get tough and what makes us give up? These and other topics are addressed in Foundations of Human Learning, which delves deeply into the psychological, neurological, and motivational foundations of learning.