4 Types of Readiness to Learn (PEEK)
Knowledge readiness
Present knowledge base Cognitive ability Learning disabilities Learning styles
To determine a person's learning style you must (3 things)
Observe Interview Use a learning style instrument
Emotional readiness
Anxiety level Support system Motivation Risk-taking behavior Frame of mind Developmental stage
Experiential readiness
Knowledge is created through the transformation of experience Level of aspiration Past coping mechanisms Cultural background Locus of control- ready to learn when the patient feels a need to know Orientation
Physical readiness
Measures of ability Complexity of task Environmental effects Health status Gender