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ACTIVITY 4.2

Applying the Learning Process Methodology

Learning skills: clarifying expectations, identifying assumptions, validating

WHY

The process of learning is the focal point of this course and essential for success in college and throughout
your life. As you saw in Activity 4.1, the LPM can be very helpful as you work through complex projects.
In addition, assessing your work through the lens of the LPM will help you become a better learner.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

1. Gain a better understanding of the Learning Process Methodology and how it can be used to develop
proficiency with completing complex tasks.

2. Learn to apply the Learning Process Methodology by applying it to an actual example.

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Criterion #1: your application of the Learning Process Methodology
Attributes:
a. complete fully each step of the Methodology
b. validation of solution is correct

Criterion #2: your insights about the Learning Process Methodology
Attributes:
a. articulate, in summary, two good insights about the process
b. able to generalize from solution

PLAN

1. Read about the Learning Process Methodology in Chapter 4 of Foundations of Learning.
2. Review your answers in Activity 4.1.
3. Follow the directions for the task on the next page, filling in the blank LPM form.

4. Answer the Critical Thinking Questions.

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