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Explanation
8 Plan
Read instructions for three minutes. Refer to the watch while reading
instructions. Set the time and date according to the instructions and
within two minutes.
9 Models
The diagram of the watch included with the instructions
10 Thinking Critically
Which buttons control which functions? What is the correct time and
date? Does the watch need to be set according to A.M. and P.M.? Does
a button need to be pressed more than once?
11 Transfer/Application You should be able to adjust and change the time correctly when
changing time zones.
12 Problem Solving
The watch needs to be used as a stopwatch and as an alarm.
13 Self-assessment
Are the time and date set correctly? Did you meet the criteria?
14 Research
Look at improving the design of digital watches.
Ken was not so sure he understood the LPM although the simple example with the digital watch helped.
He decided to use the LPM to analyze a past learning experience. Last year, he learned to play tennis.
This had been a pretty successful learning experience for him, so he decided to apply the LPM to the
experience. He printed a blank LPM form from the course web site and filled it out. The following is what
he came up with.
The Learning Process Methodology:
Ken Learns to Play Tennis (by Ken)
Scenario
: I want to learn to play tennis. I’d like to learn it well enough to play as well as appreciate
watching it on television. My son, Bobby, is beginning to play tennis at school, so I’d like to know enough
to help him. Next fall, we may go to New York City to watch the US Open together.
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Explanation
1 Why
We didn’t have tennis in my high school, and I always wondered what it
would be like to play. Tennis is interesting to me on many levels. First of
all, it is good exercise. Second, while it is fun to watch on television now,
it would be even more entertaining if I understood the rules of the game.
2 Orientation
I have a passing familiarity with the game, having watched it on TV. I’ve
reviewed the basic rules of the game on a couple of web sites. I know that
I’ll be focusing on playing singles and on a community court. Nothing fancy,
in other words!
3 Prerequisites
Includes eye-hand coordination, the ability to read and interpret rules, and
reasonable physical fitness and stamina.
4 Learning Objectives I want to know enough about playing to keep up with Bobby and watch
tennis matches with an appreciation for the skill and strategy used.