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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 Strength:

and I always wondered what it would be
like to play. Tennis is interesting to me on Improvement:

many levels. First of all, it is good exercise. Insight:
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, Strength:

having watched it on TV. I’ve reviewed the
basic rules of the game on a couple of web Improvement:

sites. I know that I’ll be focusing on playing Insight:
singles and on a community court...nothing

fancy, in other words!

3 Prerequisites Includes eye-hand coordination, the ability Strength:

to read and interpret rules, and reasonable Improvement:

physical fitness and stamina.

Insight:

4 Learning I want to know enough about playing to Strength:
Objectives
keep up with Bobby and watch tennis
matches with an appreciation for the skill Improvement:

and strategy used. Insight:

5 Performance I can play a game well enough to enjoy Strength:
Criteria competition with another play (whose skill
level is close to my own), rather than focusing Improvement:
only upon the skills I’m working to develop. Insight:

6 Vocabulary lines and locations: net, baseline, singles line Strength:

scoring: point, game, set, match
shots: forehand, backhand, serve, volley, Improvement:

overhead, lob, drop-shot Insight:
serve-related: ace, let, faults, foot fault

7 Information There are many sources of information; my Strength:

local bookstore has a nice selection of both
books and DVDs. There are also many web Improvement:

sites that offer terminology, tips, and rules. Insight:
Tennis classes or private lessons are another

potential resource.

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