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“CURIOSITY AND LOVE OF LEARNING”: 3 MARCH 2022 - PSYLIGHT CLUB, DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY (PG)

Psylight Club, Association of the Postgraduate Department of Psychology conducted a session on “Curiosity and love of Learning” for the students on 3 March 2022 at 11:40 am. The resource person for the workshop was Dr Mamatha K, Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology, Postgraduate Centre. The session was conducted for both first semester and third semester students of Psychology.

Love of learning is a disposition to seek out new experiences and novel opportunities for learning. Love of learning increases curiosity and helps overcome boredom and monotony. Objective of the event was to help the students understand the importance of nurturing and cultivating the love of learning in their lives. Students took part in the activity with a lot of energy and enthusiasm.

Prof Mamatha explained to the students that the love of learning is highest in a child and as children, everyone seeks to explore and understand the world around them. But as we grow older, this love of learning tends to reduce and we restrict ourselves to what we have learned earlier and applying that to our day-to-day lives. Post this, students were made to split into two groups and a debate followed. Students participated with a lot of vigour and enthusiasm in the activity. The resource person concluded the session with a remark that it is important for every individual to nurture their love of learning throughout their life.