Kinds of LearningThere are four major kinds of learning: motor response learning, rote learning, idea learning, and value internalization. The processes of learning differ for each kind of learning.Motor Response Learning: Motor responses are physical acts involving various muscle groups Some motor responses are simple, such as turning a knob, pushing a button, or pulling a lever. Other motor responses are complex, such as playing basketball, playing an organ, or operating heavy equipment. Motor-response learning frequently involves complex coordination, including finger dexterity, eye-hand coordination, and multi-limb coordination.Since motor responses depend largely on sensory control, the most important aspect in learning them is actual performance of the activity. For example, the best way to teach a child to ride a bicycle is by putting her on one, helping her develop a feel for pedaling and maintaining balance, and encouraging her to practice. Having the child watch other cyclists or letting her ride double with someone else can provide valuable imitative learning. But long lectures or discussions, even if they include diagrams and pictures, will do very little to help a child learn to ride a bicycle.Rote Learning: Rote learning refers to memorizing arbitrary associations between words symbols, objects, or events. Examples of rote learning include memorizing a poem, memorizing a sales presentation, learning the words to a song, and learning a new language.