Learning Needs
Learning needs can be defined as a gap between a learner's current performance and their _______ performance
Desired (or any synonym)
Readiness to learn means the learner is receptive, able and ______ to learn.
Willing
What term describes how a learner prefers to perceive, process, and recall information?
Learning styles
In learner-centered education, who is considered the focus of teaching?
The learner?
What is the only chess piece that can jump over other pieces?
The knight
Learning needs can either be mandatory, desireable, or possible. which kind of need focuses on survival?
Mandatory needs
According to the chapter, teaching is most effective when it occurs during this type of moment.
A teachable moment
This type of learner benefits most from diagrams, charts, and visual demonstrations.
Visual learner
This teaching technique asks learners to explain information in their own words to confirm understanding.
Teach-back
What fast-food chain has the slogan “Think Outside the Bun”?
Taco Bell
Who is the most important person in the education process?
the LEARNER!
This level of anxiety is considered optimal for learning, according to the chapter
Moderate Anxiety
The chapter recommends this strategy for psychomotor learning across multiple learning styles.
Demonstration with return demonstration
This strategy involves gradually reducing support as the learner becomes more competent
Scaffolding
What animal’s milk is traditionally used to make mozzarella cheese?
A water buffalo
Name two methods to assess someones learning needs:
Structured Interviews: Open ended questions
Focus Groups: small groups of people
Questionnaires:
Pretests: Used to avoid reteaching content
Observations:
Documentation review
Name the four components of the PEEK model used to assess readiness.
Physical, Emotional, Experiential, and Knowledge readiness
Why does the chapter caution against relying on a single learning style instrument?
Learning style tools have limits in reliability and validity
Why does repeating basic information sometimes frustrate adult learners?
Adults value autonomy and self-direction
What bone is the last to stop growing in humans?
the clavicle (collarbone)
Learning needs can either be mandatory, desireable, or possible. which kind of need is this an example of "
Teaching a newly diagnosed DM patient how to manage time zone travel"
Why is moderate anxiety optimal for learning?
becuase too little anxiety reduces motivation, and too much anxiety and they can shut down.
This teaching approach combines structured objectives with creative, visual, and hands-on strategies.
Whole-brain teaching
This best describes the health professional’s responsibility when education cannot solve the problem alone.
Identifying and addressing barriers or referring to appropriate resources (either one acceptable)
What is the name of this course?
Professional Development Seminar