Learner Assessment

Question 1

5 assessment factors for learners

Answer 1

• Readiness
• Client’s Knowledge level
• Motivation
• Ability to learn
• Potential environmentla barriers

Learners vary in their readiness, motivation and ability

Question 2

Define “Teachable moment”

Answer 2

Takes place when the learner feels that there is a need to know the information and has the capacity to learn it (A&B, 6th ed. P. 321)

• Learner feels there is a need to know the information and has the capacity to learn it (readiness)
• Learner is aware of the problem and recognizes the need for change

Question 3

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Answer 3

“refers to a person’s mind-set and openness to engaging in a learning or counseling process for the purpose of adopting new behaviors” A&B, 6th ed. p. 322

• Experiential Readiness
• Motivational Readiness

Question 4

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Answer 4

• Physical Condition
• Emotional State
• Stage of Adaptation

Question 5

5 Stages of Adaptation

Answer 5

1) Denial (Disbelief)
2) Developing Awareness (Anger)
3) Reorganization (Bargaining)
4) Resolution
5) Successful Adaptation (Acceptance)

Question 6

5 Motivational Factors: Willingness to Learn

Answer 6

1) Health Beliefs
2) Sociocultural Background
3) Religious Beliefs
4) Past Life Experience
5) Motivators
- Social Motives
- Task Mastery Motives
- Physical Motives

Question 7

5 Stages: Transtheoretical Model of Change

Answer 7

1) Precontemplation
2) Contemplation - start thinking about making a change
3) Preparation - Client is deciding that there is a problem and is willing to discuss change.
4) Action - Client is on-board and is willing to put discussed actions into play
5) Maintainance - Maintaining and encouraging/checking for continuation of action

Question 8

Ability to Learn is based on many factors...
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Answer 8

• Intellectual Status
• Developmental Level
• Support Systems
• Cultural Background
• Physical Capability
• Emotional Capability

Question 9

Take your client to the BEACH

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Answer 9

Explore in Dialogue:

• Beliefs
• Expectations
• Assumptions
• Concerns
• Hopes

Question 10

The 3 Domains of Learning

Answer 10

1) Cognitive Learning
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2) Affective Learning
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3) Psychomotor Learning
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