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Learning Process Methodology Form (for Ken’s use of the LPM)
On your own or in a group, provide as many strengths, improvements and insights you can think of, and place them
in the third column.
Step
Explanation
Assessment
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.
Strength:
Improvement:
Insight:
2 Orientation
I have a passing familiarity with the game,
having watched it on TV. I’ve reviewed the ba-
sic 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!
Strength:
Improvement:
Insight:
3 Prerequisites
Includes eye-hand coordination, the ability
to read and interpret rules, and reasonable
physical fitness and stamina.
Strength:
Improvement:
Insight:
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.
Strength:
Improvement:
Insight:
5 Performance Criteria I can play a game well enough to enjoy com-
petition with another play (whose skill level is
close to my own), rather than focusing only
upon the skills I’m working to develop.
Strength:
Improvement:
Insight:
6 Vocabulary
lines and locations:
net, baseline, singles line
scoring:
point, game, set, match
shots:
forehand, backhand, serve, volley,
overhead, lob, drop-shot
serve-related:
ace, let, faults, foot fault
Strength:
Improvement:
Insight:
7 Information
There are many sources of information; my
local bookstore has a nice selection of both
books and DVDs. There are also many web
sites that offer terminology, tips, and rules.
Tennis classes or private lessons are another
potential resource.
Strength:
Improvement:
Insight: