Teacching/Learning Flashcards
Learning
Change in human disposition or capability that persists over a period of time and cannot be solely accounted for by growth
Teaching
System of activities intended to produce learning
MCC Nursing Definition of Teaching
processes used to promote and maintain healtha nd reduce risks. implemented in collaboration with the patient, significant support person (s) and other members of the healthcare team
What is the nursing diagnosis associated with teaching/learning?
Knowledge Deficient: (specify specific topic) r/t etiology
Definition of knowledge deficient
absence or deficiency of cognitive information related to a specific topic
Defining characteristics knowledge deficient
verbilization of problem, inaccurate follow-through of previous instruction, inaccurate performance of test, inappropriate of exaggerated behaviors (hysterical, hostile, agitated, apathetic)
Etiologies of knowledge deficient
lack of exposure, lack of interest in learning, information misinterpretation, cognitive limitation, lack of recall, unfamiliarity with information resources
What are the learning domains?
cognitive, psychomotor, affective
Cognitive learning domain
knowledge, intellectual skills, think
Psychomotor learning domain
skills, ability to perform motor skill taught, do
Affective learning domain
attitudes, feelings, emotions, interests, attitudes, appreciations, feel
What influences learning rate and retention?
environment
What influences the rate and extent of learning?
motivation
When is motivation to learn the greatest?
When the client recognizes a need to learn
What influences learning?
anxiety
Do clients learn better when material proceeds from simple to complex?
yes
Especially when material is used immediately and frequently, what increases retention of learning?
repetition
Learning is increased when?
multiple senses are used
What increases learning rate and retention?
active participation in the learning process
Clients learn at different?
rates and ways
What can foster learning and focus the learner’s attention?
teaching aids
What 3 factors need to be considered when selecting a specific teaching strategy?
patient characteristics, subject matter, available resources
TEA
Time frame by which learning should occur, expected measurable behavior that the patient will exhibit to demonstrate mastery of the outcome, action verb must be measurable
Who should determine teaching strategies to meet learning outcome criteria?
RN, patient, patient’s family
Veterans (born before 1945) style of learning
like the traditional classroom structure, likes to practice alone, not in groups, not likely to ask questions during discussions, likes rote learning and memorization facts
Teaching structure for veterans
give plenty of time to practice new skills alone, consider lecture or lecture discussion format, use pictures and printed materials
Boomers (1945-1960) Learning Style
possess significant professional experience, enjoy working in creative and independent manner, can be sensitive to criticism
Boomers (1945-1960) Teach Structure
consider lecture-discussion (powerpoints), use patient education TV channels, provide printed materials, don’t generally like role-play exercises