Unit 3 (Lesson 1) Assessing the Learners

Question 1

_____ what the learner needs and wants to learn.

_____ when the learner is receptive to learning.

_____ how the learner best learns.

Answer 1

Learning needs
Readiness to learn
Learning style

Question 2

The first stage of the teaching, learning, and assessment cycle is _____.

Answer 2

Identifying learners’ needs

Question 3

Simply defined, the gap that exists between the actual or current level of knowledge, performance, or attitude and the desired level of knowledge, performance, or attitude.

Answer 3

Learning need

Question 4

Types of Learning Needs

_____: Recognized by learners.
_____: Not recognized by learners.
_____: Misunderstanding about needs.
_____: Arise during ongoing assessments.

Answer 4

Perceived needs
Unperceived needs
Misperceived needs
Emergent needs

Question 5

• Unperceived Needs: A patient may be unaware of their limited understanding of the use of a blood sugar monitoring device. While they believe they are adequately using it, their lack of adequate training may lead to suboptimal self-care, requiring external observation to identify this gap.
• Perceived Needs: A patient might recognize their struggle with self-administration of insulin injection and request training in this procedure to improve efficiency and accuracy in insulin administration.
• Misperceived Needs: A nurse could attribute difficulties in communicating with patients to a language barrier when, in fact, the real issue lies in lacking training in cultural competence or empathy-driven communication strategies.
• Emergent Needs: During a major incident or pandemic, nurses may identify a need for updated knowledge on infection control protocols or the proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) that was not initially evident in their usual practice.

Question 6

Use _____ to prioritize addressing basic physiological needs, such as alleviating pain, before tackling higher- level learning goals.

Answer 6

Maslow’s (in Mcleod, 2020) hierarchy of human needs

Question 7

Maslow’s (in Mcleod, 2020) hierarchy of human needs

Answer 7

Self-actualization
Esteem
Love and Belonging
Safety needs
Physiological needs

Question 8

Criteria for prioritizing learning needs (Bastable, 2019)

_____ Needs that must be learned for survival or situations in which the learner’s life or safety is threatened. Learning needs in this category must be met immediately.

_____ Needs that are not life dependent but that are related to well-being or the overall ability to provide high-quality care in situations involving changes in institutional procedure.

_____ Needs for information that is nice to know but not essential or required or situations in which the learning need is not directly related to daily activities.

Answer 8

Mandatory
Desirable
Possible

Question 9

The next step after assessing your learner’s needs is to assess the learner’s readiness to absorb information.

Answer 9

Readiness to learn

Question 10

______ refers to the point at which learners show an interest in gaining knowledge, whether for health maintenance or job proficiency.

This readiness depends on the learner’s willingness, receptivity, and ability to engage in the process.

Answer 10

Readiness to learn

Question 11

Certain factors influence a learner’s readiness to engage in the learning process. The literature classifies these factors into four key domains:

Answer 11

(PEEK)

Physical
Emotional
Experiential
Knowledge-based

Question 12

Physical Readiness

These factors encompass five key components:

Answer 12

Measures of ability
Task complexity
Environmental conditions
Health status
Gender

Question 13

_____ refers to how a learner’s past experiences influence their approach to learning.

Answer 13

Experiential readiness

Question 14

Experiential readiness

It is shaped by four key factors:

Answer 14

Level of aspiration
Past coping mechanisms
Cultural background
Locus of control (their sense of control over their own learning).

Question 15

Data gathering techniques

Answer 15

Observation
Questionnaire
Interviews
Focus Group Sessions

Question 16

Emotional Readiness

Learning requires emotional maturity. Like physical readiness, there are factors that influence the learner’s emotional readiness. These factors include:

Answer 16

Anxiety level
Support system
Motivation
Risk-taking behavior
State of mind
Developmental stage

Question 17

Developmental Stage.

Human development involves specific phases of optimal learning readiness, often referred to as “_____”

Answer 17

teachable moments

Question 18

_____ encompasses a learner’s current level of understanding, cognitive abilities, potential learning disabilities or reading challenges, and preferred learning styles.

Answer 18

Knowledge-based readiness

Question 19

Knowledge Readiness Factors:

Answer 19

Present knowledge base
Cognitive ability
Learning disabilities

Question 20

You can identify learning styles through three key approaches:

Answer 20

1. Observation
2. Interviews
3. Use of learning style assessment tools.

Question 21

Types of learning styles

Answer 21

1. Cognitive learning styles
2. Sensory learning style
3. Personality- based learning style

Question 22

_____ style refers to the unique way learners perceive, process, store, and utilize information from their environment. It influences how an individual interprets reality and impacts his/her behavior.

Answer 22

Cognitive learning style

Question 23

Most common cognitive learning styles

Answer 23

Field Independent/ Dependent

Analytic/ Global

Reflective/ Impulsive

Question 24

Common Cognitive Learning Style

_____ individuals, who perceive things or items as distinct from their environment

_____ individuals, whose perception is shaped by or integrated into the surrounding field.

Answer 24

Field-independent - Likes working alone, less distracted.

Field-dependent - Likes working with others, needs structure.

Question 25

Common Cognitive Learning Style _____ learners favor logical, step-by-step processes and structured information. They learn best when they are able to connect things and concepts. _____ learners understand concepts better when they see the big picture first and then the details. They thrive on capturing the concepts as a whole and connecting them to real-world experiences.

Answer 25

Analytical (Sequential) learner - Likes steps and order. Global (Holistic) Learner - Sees the big picture first.

Question 26

Common Cognitive Learning Style _____ learners are characterized as cautious, detail-oriented, and often excel in tasks requiring critical thinking and planning. They take time to think through problems and analyze situations before responding. _____ learners tend to act quickly and make decisions on the spot, often relying on intuition or first impressions. They are quick to respond, adaptable, and may excel in fast-paced environments.

Answer 26

Reflective learner - Thinks before acting. Impulsive learner - Acts fast, often on instinct.

Question 27

_____ learning styles describe how individuals take in and process information using their senses. These styles affect how learners engage with material, interact with their environment, and respond to different teaching methods.

Answer 27

Sensory learning style

Question 28

The sensory learning styles are:

Answer 28

Sensory Intuitive Visual Verbal Auditory Kinesthetic

Question 29

Sensory learning styles _____ learners rely on tangible, concrete details. They thrive on direct experiences, clear facts, and structured information. They are often practical and detail-oriented, preferring methods that involve observation, repetition, and hands-on practice. _____ learners gravitate toward abstract concepts, patterns, and theories. They excel on learning patterns, possibilities, and theoretical frameworks. They are often imaginative and innovative, preferring big-picture thinking over meticulous

Answer 29

Sensory - Like facts, hands-on, real-life examples. Intuitive - Like theories, patterns, and exploring new ideas.

Question 30

Sensory learning styles _____ learners prefer to learn through images, diagrams, and visual representations of concepts. _____ learners absorb information best through listening. _____ learners, on the other hand, excel when engaging with words—both spoken and written. They enjoy reading, writing, and verbalizing their thoughts.

Answer 30

Visual Auditory Verbal

Question 31

Visual learners are further classified into two: _____ recall mental images of objects or scenes such as their shape, color, and texture with vividness and detail. _____ focus on location, movement, spatial relationships and the arrangement of objects in space. Their mental imagery often omits many of an object’s details in favor of its general contours.

Answer 31

Who learn through object visualization (OV) - Sees colorful images, focuses on appearance. Who learn through spatial visualization (SV) - Sees how things are arranged or move in space.

Question 32

_____ learners learn best through movement and physical interaction with their environment. They thrive in practical experiences and often struggle with purely theoretical instruction.

Answer 32

Kinesthetic learner

Question 33

These learning styles are influenced by individual personality traits.

Answer 33

Personality-based Learning Styles

Question 34

The Personality-based Learning Styles

Answer 34

Introverted vs. Extroverted Learners Structured vs. Flexible Learners Competitive vs. Cooperative Learners

Question 35

The Personality-based Learning Styles _____ prefer independent study and reflection. _____ thrive in group discussions and interactive learning.

Answer 35

Introvert Extrovert

Question 36

The Personality-based Learning Styles _____ prefer a highly organized approach with clear guidelines. _____ excel in open-ended, adaptable learning environments.

Answer 36

Structures Flexible

Question 37

The Personality-based Learning Styles _____ learners are motivated by challenges and personal achievement. _____ learners prefer collaborative and team- based learning.

Answer 37

Competitive Cooperative

Question 38

Defined as a coherent framework of integrated constructs and principles that describe, explain or predict how people learn (Bastable, 2008).

Answer 38

Learning Theory

Question 39

David Kolb believed that individual learning styles emerge due to genetics, life experiences, and the demands of current environment.

Answer 39

KOLB’S EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING MODEL

Question 40

Kolb’s Learning styles consist of four distinctive learning styles:

Answer 40

Concrete experience Reflective observation Abstract conceptualization Active experimentation

Question 41

* _____ - learning by thinking * _____- learning by doing * _____ - learning by feeling * _____- learning by reflection, watching, and listening

Answer 41

Abstract Conceptualization (AC) Active Experimentation (AE) Concrete Experience (CE) Reflective Observation (RO)

Question 42

The matrix can be read in two dimensions.

Answer 42

First dimension identifies the core concepts on the X and Y Axis. All learning styles concentrate on one specific area. Second dimension identifies the learning styles. Each learning style is made of two core concepts/

Question 43

_____ :They are practical risk takers who work on a trial-and-error based style of thinking. People with this learning style are very hands on and proactive. They like to consider all possibilities, and gladly experience new challenges. * _____ : They are highly imaginative and look at problems from different perspectives. Generating ideas and brainstorming are one of the divergers’ biggest assets. They tend to specialize in a profession and like to deal with other people. * _____: They like problems with one single solution. They like to deal with objects rather than people. This learning style is opposite to the divergers learning traits. * _____: They have strong theoretical abilities and learning skills. Mostly the plans are based on logical deductions instead of facts. These learners rather deal with abstract thoughts than people.

Answer 43

Accommodators Divergers Convergers Assimilators

Question 44

this model is designed to determine the learning preference for the individual. The assessment contains forty questions which are designed to elicit explicit responses.

Answer 44

GREGORC’S COGNITIVE STYLE MODEL

Question 45

The four different quadrants of learning preference modes within the Mind Style Model are:

Answer 45

Concrete Sequential Concrete Random Abstract Sequential Abstract Random

Question 46

GREGORC’S COGNITIVE STYLE MODEL _____ prefers hands-on learning experiences which engage each of the five senses. _____ is a spontaneous learner who quickly assimilates facts and knowledge. This learner relies heavily on their intuition to arrive at a conclusion. _____ learner is able to quickly learn through a variety of means, decoding verbal, written and visuals. Visuals are highly essential to this type of learner. _____ collects information in a haphazard way, with little to no formal outline or direction. They are flexible in their learning environment, being able to learn best from verbal means.

Answer 46

Concrete Sequential Concrete Random Abstract Sequential Abstract Random