Teaching Flashcards
Affective learning
Changes in attitudes, values, and feelings
Andragogy
The study of teaching adults
Cognitive learning
Storing and recalling of new knowledge in the brain
Pedagogy
Science of teaching that generally refers to the teaching of children and adolescents
Psychomotor learning
Acquisition of physical skills
Aims of teaching & counseling
Maintaining and promoting health Preventing illness Restoring health Facilitating coping Promoting outcomes
T.E.A.C.H.
T = tune into the patient E = edit patient information A = act on every teaching moment C = clarify often H = honor the patient as a partner in the education process
Factors affecting patient learning
Age and developmental level
Family support networks & financial resources
Cultural influences and language deficits
Health literacy
Health literacy
The ability to obtain, read, understand, and act on health information
The (3) Ask Me questions
What is my main problem?
What do I need to do?
Why is it important for me to do this?
Learning domains
Cognitive
Psychomotor
Affective
Cognitive learning
The storing and recalling of new knowledge in the brain
ex. The patient describes how salt intake affects BP
Psychomotor learning
Learning a physical skill involving the integration of mental and muscular activity
ex. The patient demonstrates how to change dressings using clean technique
Affective learning
Changes in attitudes, values, and feelings
ex. The patient expresses renewed self-confidence after physical therapy
Effective communication techniques
Sincere, honest; genuine interest, respect Stick to basics Ask pt if they have questions Be a “cheerleader” Use simple words Vary tone of voice Content clear & concise Listen & don’t interrupt when pt speaks Conducive learning environment Sensitivity to timing of teaching sessions
