The Learning Process

The following learning model is designed to help students discover at what phase in the learning process things are breaking down. Students can generally identifying their immediate problem (i.e. \"I need help with\", or \"I don't understand\"). What is not easy to detect, however, is why the student is having difficulty. Determining and eliminating the underlying source of the problem is a key factor in a student's immediate and future success. To determine the phase of the Learning Process where your own learning might be breaking down, click on each component of the following Learning Process and use the questions listed to determine your own areas of improvement.
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Preparation
Input
Processing
Storage
Output

Physiological Needs

Worthy to be taught by Holy Ghost

Social Skills

Attitude

Organizational & Study Skills

    Time Management

    Study Environment

    Learning Style

Background knowledge/skill set

Purpose for Reading

Actively Engaged

Vocabulary

Graphic Materials

Auditory Processing Skills

Note taking

Reference Skills

Levels of Understanding

Self -Generated Questions

Seek Additional Learning Opportunities

Reading Skills

Memory Techniques

Exam Preparation

Teaching Others

Written Language Skills

Oral Language Skills

Exam Skills

Adapted from:Shmelzer, R.V. et al. (1985). Using a learning model to integrate study skills into a peer tutoring program. Joural of Development and Remedial Education, 8, 2-5