“Readiness for learning” refers to

Readiness for learning refers to the present cognitive level of students in the learning continuum. It implies the degree of inquisitiveness of an individual to learn.

Key Points

• It emphasizes the fact that specific or general ability won't be able to make learning effective till then the learners are eagerly, mentally, physically and emotionally ready and present to learn.
• E. L. Thorndike, an American psychologist has developed three primary laws of learning in his "Trial & Error Theory". 'Law of readiness' is one of them and it also implies that students learn best when they are ready to learn.

Additional Information

• The other two laws are 'law of exercise' and 'law of effect'. 
  • ​Law of Exercise: It means a child learns when he practises when he does exercise.
  • Law of Effect: It is based on motivation and reinforcement to make the learning experience pleasant for learners.

Hence, we conclude that “Readiness for learning” refers to ​the present cognitive level of students in the learning continuum