Chapter 1

Question 1

What variables must be considered when selecting a teaching strategy?

Answer 1

1. Content (knowledge, skills, or attitudes)
2. Setting (lecture, skills lab, clinical simulation)
3. Learner needs (demographics, previous experience)
4. Learning style (visual, auditory, tactile, kinesthetic)
5. Desired learning outcomes (KSA, level of complexity)
6. Method of delivery (F2F, distance blended, flipped class)

Question 2

Name the major learning style models.

Answer 2

(VARK) Visual, Auditory, Tactile, Kinesthetic

Question 3

List examples of teaching strategies catered towards the auditory learning style?

Answer 3

Lecture, podcasting lecture, group discussion

Question 4

List examples of teaching strategies catered towards the visual learning style?

Answer 4

Concept maps, observing a skill, reading PowerPoint slides

Question 5

List examples of teaching strategies catered towards the tactile learning style?

Answer 5

Typing and posting to a class discussion board

Question 6

List examples of teaching strategies catered towards the kinesthetic learning style?

Answer 6

Simulation, role play

Question 7

What is the starting point for any teaching plan?

Answer 7

Developing learner outcomes

Question 8

Describe the flipped classroom experience.

Answer 8

Direct instruction occurs outside the classroom (i.e. pre-class activities) so that class time can be spent engaging the learners in active strategies to promote higher learning.

Question 9

Describe the behaviorism learning theory with example implications.

Answer 9

Learning is focused on consequences and reinforcements. Ex: Learning experiences allowing for positive reinforcement with ongoing feedback.

Question 10

Describe the cognitivism learning theory with example implications.

Answer 10

Learning is focused on mental processes and modifying cognitive structures to form new mental models
Ex: Active learning strategies that teach students how to think and discover new meaning.

Question 11

Describe the constructivist learning theory with example implications.

Answer 11

Learning occurs in a social context
Learning occurs in the context of real-world experience (actual nursing practice) –> learning through interacting with the “expert”
Learning through observation of others – constructing new knowledge from old knowledge
Ex: Group interactions, simulation, debriefing after simulation, role modeling

Question 12

List two types of cognitive development theories.

Answer 12

Adult learning theory and Novice-to-Expert

Question 13

Describe the adult learning theory with example implications.

Answer 13

Adults are self-directed and learn best when learning is built on past experiences

Question 14

Describe the Novice-to-Expert learning theory with example implications.

Answer 14

Learning occurs through levels of knowledge and experience throughout the nursing program

Question 15

List the types of diversity present within nursing education.

Answer 15

Cultural background (race/ethnicity; gender; sexual orientation), past clinical experiences, past educational/life experiences, generational groups (i.e. age)

Question 16

What are strategies for inclusivity when students have a variety of past clinical experiences?

Answer 16

Allow students to share prior clinical experiences in discussion topics for deeper learning.

Question 17

What are strategies for inclusivity when students have different cultural backgrounds?

Answer 17

Create cultural learning environments that require mutual respect and sharing of multiple perspectives; Use gender neutral language unless necessary; Provide time for responses to Socratic questioning - allow time for English language learners to translate their thoughts

Question 18

What are strategies for inclusivity when students belong to different generational groups?

Answer 18

Gen Y/Z/Millennials: incorporate active learning, group activities, and technology
Older: Incorporate teacher-centered lectures

Question 19

What domain does RUAAEC belong to?

Answer 19

Cognitive domain

Question 20

What does the mnemonic RUAAEC stand for?

Answer 20

Remember
Understanding
Application
Analysis
Evaluating
Creating

Question 21

What is the first step/key to building healthy relationships with students?

Answer 21

Self-reflection

Question 22

Describe Social Learning Theory.

Answer 22

• learning through observation of others
• ## group interactions