Recap

This blog has been created for the education of nurse practitioners and other advanced practice nurses, whose training has focused on diagnosis and treatment of illness, health teaching, counseling, and preventive services. When teaching classes, workshops, or seminars, it can be helpful to have a foundation of education theory, a knowledge of learning styles, and a repertoire of teaching strategies from which to choose.

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It is my hope that this blog has been a source of inspiration and knowledge for the education of nurses.

Teaching and Learning Strategies

In the last post, we discussed Kolb’s theory on learning preferences. 

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Some tips for teaching related to Kolb’s learning matrix:

Concrete Experience:

•      case studies
• videos
• shadowing
• simulations and applied games
• on-the-job training (University of Iowa School of Social Work, 2009)

One way to educate via concrete experience is probem-based learning (PBL). PBL is learning “which results from the process of working towards the understanding or resolution of a problem” (as cited by Billings & Halstead, 2012, p. 273). The goals of PBL are as follows:

•        To structure an extensive and flexible knowledge base
•       To develop effective problem-solving skills
•       To develop self-directed learning skills
•       To become effective collaborators
•       To become intrinsically motivated to learn (Billings & Halstead, 2012)

Reflective Observation:

Reflection is about learning from experience, involving meditation about an experience. It leads learners to a deeper understanding of the experience. Reflective education can help an individual develop self-awareness, motivation, empathy, purpose, and social responsibility, teaching students to identify their implicit intentions and motivations (Horton-Deutsch & Sherwood, 2008).

• journaling
•      exemplars
•  brainstorming
•  personal logs
• critical reflection questions (University of Iowa School of Social Work, 2009)

Abstract Conceptualization:

Abstract conceptualization emphasizes the practical application of ideas and solving problems - Decision-making, problem-solving, technical (Clark, 2011).

•       presentation
•      models and analogies
•      concept mapping  --visual representation of the relationships between concepts and ideas (University of Iowa School of Social Work, 2009)

        http://www.inspiration.com/visual-learning/concept-mapping

Active Experimentation:
Active experimentation prefers to "get it done" by influencing people and events through action (Clark, 2011)

•         teamwork with specific tasks
•       projects
•      role play (University of Iowa School of Social Work, 2009)

Because of technology, the landscape of learning has changed enormously. Different media are suited to a variety of learning preferences.

Using Technology to enhance learning:

•             wiki    

      http://www.sitepoint.com/whatisawiki/
    https://net.educause.edu/ir/library/pdf/eli7004.pdf

•       blog  

http://www.educatorstechnology.com/2012/06/ultimate-guide-to-use-of-blogs-in.html

•      podcast 

http://www.educatorstechnology.com/2012/12/teachers-guide-on-use-of-podcasting-   in.html

•      prezi 

http://prezi.com/
      prezi on I-tunes

https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/prezi/id407759942?mt=8

This video demonstrates a prezi

·                                                                                                                                           (metatron LTD, 2013

•      voicethread 

        https://voicethread.com/

•       I-pad enhanced learning 

      http://langwitches.org/blog/2011/08/21/blooms-taxonomy-and-ipad-apps/

·   https://k12teacherstaffdevelopment.com/tlb/self-study-ipads-in-the-classroom-5- clock-hours/

•      personal learning network

http://onceateacher.wordpress.com/2009/05/05/pln-your-personal-learning-network-          made-easy/
 http://gettingsmart.com/2012/01/personal-learning-networks-for-educators-10-tips       

•       Pinterest  

   http://www.pinterest.com/esheninger/personal-learning-networks/  
  

  

 References

Billings, D. M., & Halstead, J. A. (2012). Teaching in nursing: A guide for faculty (4th ed.). St.

 Louis, MO:  Elsevier.

Clark, D. (2011). Kolb’s learning styles and experiential learning model. Retrieved from 

http://www.nwlink.com/~donclark/hrd/styles/kolb.html

Horton-Deutsch, S. & Sherwood, G. (2008). Reflection: An educational strategy to develop 

emotionally-competent nurse leaders. Journal of Nursing Management, 16(8), 946-954. 

doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2834.2008.00957.x

metatron LTD. (2013, January 21). The best Prezi presentation ever! [Video file].

Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M0k3giXi8eM

University of Iowa School of Social Work. (2009). Understanding Learning Styles. 

Retrieved from http://www.uiowa.edu/~nrcfcp/training/documents /Participant%20Packet%20

-%20Learning%20Styles.pdf