Assessing a Client for Learning Flashcards
what does it mean to “assess learning needs”?
looking for gaps between what the individual knows and needs to know
what are the three determinants of learning when assessing a learner?
- learning needs: what the learner needs in order to learn
- learning styles: how the learner learns best
- readiness to learn: is the learner receptive to learning
what are five ways to assess learning needs?
- conversation
- interviews
- questionnaires
- observations
- documentation
describe the eight steps of assessing learning needs (ICC PACA)
- identify the learner
- consider the setting: is it fostering learning
- collect information required to provide education
- included the necessary people
- prioritize needs; what is mandatory, desirable or possible
- availability to resources
- consideration of the organizations philosophy, mission, plan / goals of care
- account for time management
describe the VARK model when assessing learning styles
- visal
- aural / hearing
- reading / writing
- kinaesthetic
define learning styles
how the learner learns best and processes information
what is the main idea of the Dunn & Dunn model
basic stimuli that affect the individuals ability to learn
describe the components of the Dunn & Dunn model
- environment: sound / light / temperature
- emotional: motivation, persistence
- sociological: work better alone or in groups
- physical: strength / mobility
- psychological: how the learner process and reacts to information
what is the main idea of the Jung & Myers-Briggs model?
personality similarities and differences can be identified in people’s attitudes
compare orientation - extraversion vs introversion based on the Jung & Myers-Briggs model
how comfortable people are talking to others outside themselves compared to people who rather think things through alone
compare perception - sensing vs intuition based on the Jung & Myers-Briggs model
people who rather experience the world through senses vs people who read between the lines and focus on the meaning
compare judgement through impersonal, logical or subjective process - judgement vs perception based on the Jung & Myers-Briggs model
judgment to regulate and bring closure vs perceiving to remain open minded and understand
what is the main idea of kolb’s experiential learning model
learning is a continuous process and is based on past experiences heredity and environmental demands
what are the four components of the PEEk readiness to learn tool
- physical
- emotional
- experiential
- knowledge
describe the physical aspect of the PEEK model
- assess the ** physical ability ** of the individual
- what is the ** complexity of the task **
- what is their ** health status **
