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The steps for the Learning Process Methodology (LPM) are presented below, followed by an example for
how the LPM can be applied to situations that require learning. It is not critical for you to memorize the
LPM, but it is important that you become familiar enough with it that you can apply it to actual learning
situations. The Activities for this chapter will provide you with practice in using the LPM.

METHODOLOGY

Step Explanation

Stage 1: Preparing to Learn

1 Why Identify and explain your reasons for learning.

2 Orientation Develop a systematic overview of what is to be learned.

3 Prerequisites Identify necessary skills and background knowledge needed to
perform the learning.

4 Learning Objectives Set appropriate goals and objectives for the learning activity.

5 Performance Criteria Determine specific desired outcomes used to measure and gauge
performance.

6 Vocabulary Identify and learn key terminology.

7 Information Collect, read, and study appropriate resources.

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 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.

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