Lesson 6: Determinants of Learning

Question 1

what are the 3 determinants of learning that require assessment?

Answer 1

1. ) needs of the learner
2. ) State of readiness to learn
3. ) Preferred learning style for information processing

Question 2

What are the educator’s role in learning (6)

Answer 2

Asses problems or deficits
provide and present important information (be clear with what you’re saying but don’t overload the patient)
ID progress being made (have the patient demonstrate to you)
Give feedback and follow up (tactile/hands on, verbal)
Reinforcing learning with new skills (getting out of chair)
Evaluate learners abilities (determining progress)

Question 3

what are the steps in assessing a learner?

Answer 3

1. ID the learner
2. Choose the right setting
3. Collect data about the learner
4. Collect data from the learner
5. Involve healthcare team
6. Prioritize needs (learn precautions, how to do the exercises, being comfortable)
7. Determine availability of educational resources (pamphlet in the right language, pictures for visual learners)

Question 4

What are the different methods of assessment

Answer 4

self administered questionnaire (pain levels)
informal conversation
structural interview (new patient assessment)
focus groups
tests
observations (clinics)
documentations

Question 5

what does readiness to learn mean?

Answer 5

when the learner is receptive, willing and able to participate in the learning process

Question 6

analyze the diagram assessing anxiety level and emotional readiness. What does it mean?

Answer 6

• Emotionally and physically you’re ready to learn if anxiety/stress is at the right level
• If anxiety is too low or too high the learner will not learn as efficiently.

Question 7

What does P.E.E.K stand for?

Answer 7

P= physical readiness
E=emotional readiness
E=experiential “ “
K= Knowledge “ “

Question 8

describe physical readiness (5)

Answer 8

• measure of ability (age may limit this)
• complexity of the task
• environmental effects
• health status (ability level)
• gender (men less likely to go to dr; more stoic. woman more likely to follow instruction)

Question 9

describe emotional readiness (6)

Answer 9

• anxiety level
• support system
• motivation
• risk taking behavior (could lead to injury)
• frame of mind (here and now vs. future)(humanistic)
• developmental stage

Question 10

describe experiential readiness (5)

Answer 10

• level of aspiration
• past coping mechanisms
• cultural background
• locus of control
• orientation

Question 11

describe knowledge readiness (4)

Answer 11

• present knowledge base
• cognitive ability
• learning disabilities
• learning styles
• *how we talk to patients needs to be set up for success

Question 12

what is the difference between internal and external locus of control?

Answer 12

Internal: Outcomes within your control-determined by your hard work, attributes or decisions
External: outside your control- determined by “fate” and independent of your hard work or decisions

Question 13

Look at and know Felder and Silverman’s Index of Learning Styles

Question 14

What does VARK stand for?

What do these categories reflect?

Answer 14

Visual learners
Aural Learners
Read/Write learners 
Kinesthetic learners 
-reflect learning style experiences

Question 15

Look at the slide that has the Six Learning Style Principles

Answer 15

last thing :)