Teaching Methods
This teaching method provides foundational knowledge
Lecture
Identify 3 instructional skills
set induction, stimulus variation/pacing, cuing, questioning, use of examples, silence, reinforcement, planned repetition, non-verbal cues, summation or closure
What is the difference between a goal and an objective?
goal: final outcome achieved at the end of the teaching/learning process.
objective: specific, single, concrete, one-dimensional behavior that results from instruction
List 2 teaching methods in cognitive domain
lecture, group discussion, one to one, demonstration, gaming, simulation, role model, self instruction
demonstration: educator shows learner how to perform a certain skill
return demonstration: learner attempts to establish competence by performing the skill with cues as needed
Explain the difference between positive verbal reinforcement and positive non-verbal reinforcement and provide an example of each
positive verbal reinforcement: verbalizing positive contributions ex. "good job", "nicely done"
positive non-verbal reinforcement: using body language or written words ex. smiling, nodding, writing response on paper
A: identify audience
B: identify behavior
C: under what circumstances
D: degree (to what extent, how well, to what degree)
What is a limitation for using a gaming teaching method?
environment may be too competitive
Identify two ways to facilitate a group discussion
Common experiences, questions, controversy, problem or case
What is the difference between redirecting and rephrasing after asking a question?
Redirecting: when student responds to a question, the instructor can ask another student to comment on his statement
Rephrasing: rewording a question, instructor can provide minimal information to help facilitate an answer, break the question down into parts
Describe the 3 different types of objectives
educational: identify the intended outcomes of the education process that guide the design of curriculum units
instructional: teaching activities, specific content areas, resources used to facilitate effective instruction
behavioral: describe precisely what the learner will be able to do following a learning situation (does not describe the process or means of instruction)
How should feedback be presented when teaching within the cognitive domain?
Explain the 3 effective strategies for one-to-one instruction
teach back method: learners restate what they learned in their own words
questioning: questions asked regarding freshly learned information to facilitate active learning by the learner and provide feedback to educators on progress
stages of change model: precontemplation stage, contemplation stage, preparation stage, action stage, maintenance stage
List the 7 essentials for pacing a lesson
create a sense of urgency, make goals clear, have smooth transitions, be sure materials are ready, present instructions visually, check for understanding, choose most effective type of teaching
Knowledge level
Comprehension level
Application level
Analysis level
Synthesis level
Evaluation level
List the 3 teaching methods that fit within both the cognitive and affective domains
group discussion, gaming, role model
Explain the difference between cooperative learning and team-based learning
cooperative learning: educator is center of authority, best for transmitting foundational knowledge, group tasks are close-ended with specific answers, highly structured group work
team-based learning: structured, student-centered learning environment, combines preclass preparation, readiness, assurance tests, and application exercises, teams of 5-10 people work together throughout the semester
List 7 strategies for building anticipation and give an example of 2
hand out a mystery object: index cards, expo markers, white boards
show a video clip: TedTalk
give students a problem they can't answer: begin class with a story or problem not yet learned
mystery box: box of random items
ask a question: discussion question or journal prompt
end with a cliff hanger: intriguing question at end of class
be creative and willing
Write an objective for a lesson on modified liquids for geriatric populations
By the end of this lecture, students will be able to list the 3 types of modified liquids and explain the difference between each thickness
Dr. Greene was demonstrating to his students how to perform transfers from a bed to a BSC. When teaching this information, he did not provide any discussions about underlying skills or feelings about the skill. What domain was Dr. Greene teaching in?
Psychomotor domain