Chapter 3 Flashcards
A systematic process that is
scientifically based to promote
changes in the knowledge,
behavior, and attitudes of people,
groups, or communities.
Education
a process of
assisting people to learn healthrelated behaviors to achieve
optimal health and self-care.
Patient Education
Informal or formal deliberate act to
produce learning
Teaching
Internal individual behavior change
due to the acquisition of knowledge,
skills, and attitudes that can be
observed or measured.
Learning
Three Domains of Learning
Cognitive Domain (Knowledge)
Affective Domain (Attitudes)
Psychomotor Domain (Skills)
Three Domains of Learning
- Cognitive Domain (Knowledge) focus and progression
Mental skill development.
Simple to complex.
Three Domains of Learning
- Example: Teaching wound
assessment. Start with the basics of
healing and then introduce signs of
infection.
Cognitive Domain (Knowledge)
Three Domains of Learning
- Affective Domain (Attitudes) focus and key
Emotions, values, beliefs,
motivations, feelings.
Establish trust & understand
what is important to the learner.
Three Domains of Learning
- Example: Medication adherence for
blood pressure. Highlight risks and
leverage personal motivations (like
family).
Affective Domain (Attitudes)
Three Domains of Learning
- Psychomotor Domain (Skills) focus and requirements
Gross and fine motor skills
in sequence.
Intact
neuromuscular system & visual
demonstrations.
Three Domains of Learning
- Example: Learning to inject insulin.
Practice is key; provide praise &
encouragement.
Psychomotor Domain (Skills)
Adult Learning Principles (6)
Need to Know
Learner’s Self-Concept
Learner’s Life Experience
Readiness to Learn
Orientation to Learning
Motivation to Learn
Adult Learning Principles
- Adults require an understanding of
why a topic is relevant.
Need to Know
Adult Learning Principles
- Use experiences to highlight
knowledge gaps
Need to Know
Adult Learning Principles
- Adults are self-directed decisionmakers.
Learner’s Self-Concept