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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 the watch is 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 Includes 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

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.

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