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ZARLYN MIRAFLORES,RN,MN
Assessment of
the learner
Learners characteristics that will influence learning
(educator must be aware of):
1. learning needs
2. the learners perceptual abilities
3. motivational abilities or readiness
4. reading abilities
5. developmental stage (Learning
styles,
Physical abilities)
Haggard,1989
States that: educators role in the learning process is
primarily to assess the learner in relation to the 3
factors that affect learning or what is term as
determinants of learning:
1. LEARNING NEEDS ( what the learner needs to
learn)
2. READINESS (when the learner is receptive to
learning)
3. LEARNING STYLE (how the learner best learns)
I-LEARNING NEEDS
Are gaps in knowledge that exist
between a desired level of performance
and the actual level of performance
Gap or difference between what
someone know and what someone
needs to know due to lack of
knowledge, attitudes or skills
ASSESSING THE LEARNING NEEDS
(Bastable,2003)
1. identify the learner-(individual,
group, what are the learning needs)
2. Choose the right setting (ensure privacy and
confidentiality)
3. collect data on the learner (determine the cha.
learning needs)
4. include the learner as a source of information
(actively participate in identifying
own needs)
5. include members of the health team (collaborate
with other HC professionals
6. determine availability of educational
resources (equipment's
used to demonstrate
procedures)
7. Assess demands of the organization
(examine vision, mission,
philosophy and goals)
8. consider time management issues
9. prioritize needs (based on Maslow's
levels of needs)
CRITERIA FOR PRIORITIZING
LEARNING NEEDS
1. MANDATORY- learning needs that
must be immediately
met ; life threatening
and needed for
survival
Ex. Pt. with history of heart attack-should be taught
with: s/sx, emergency measures and medicines)
2. DESIRABLE learning needs that
must be met to promote well
being and are not life-
dependent