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EXPERIENCE 2: BECOMING A MASTER LEARNER READING
Step Explanation
Stage 2: Performing a Learning Activity
8 Plan Develop a plan of action to meet the performance criteria.
9 Models Study and review examples that assist in meeting the learning
objectives and performance criteria.
10 Thinking Critically Pose and answer questions that stimulate thought and promote
understanding.
11 Transfer/Application Transfer knowledge to different contexts; apply knowledge in new
situations.
12 Problem Solving Use knowledge in problem solving situations.
Stage 3: Assessing and Building New Knowledge
13 Self-assessment Assess use of the learning process and mastery of the material learned.
14 Research Create and develop knowledge that is new and unique.
Now that you’ve seen an overview of the Learning Process Methodology as well as a description of its
steps, let’s apply the LPM to a possible real life scenario.
The Learning Process Methodology: A Simple Example
Scenario: You received a digital watch for your birthday. It’s a great watch with
all kinds of advanced functions. But it’s currently showing the date as December
12, 2012, and the time as 12:12 p.m. Obviously, you’re going to need to set the
watch to the correct date and time...this is an ideal learning activity and a perfect
time to test drive the LPM!
Step Explanation
1 Why You want to start wearing and using your new digital watch.
2 Orientation Look over the contents of the package, the watch, and printed materials.
3 Prerequisites Include reading skills, ability to tell time, and fine motor skills.
4 Learning Objectives You want to learn how to set the watch to the correct time and date.
5 Performance Criteria Set the watch to the correct time and date within five minutes.
6 Vocabulary Terms to know: LCD screen, functions
7 Information The operating instructions booklet