Adult learner
Learning theories and models
Learning strategies
Instructional methods and design
Instructional material and technology
100
Barriers of time, lack of educator's confidence, motivation of the educator, lack of resources, and lack of appropriate teaching environment.
What are barriers and to learning?
100
(1) Emphasis on stimulus and response (2) Reinforcement strengthens learning (3) Negates the complexity of cognitive processes
What is Behavioral orientation to learning?
100
Related to one’s belief in the ability to achieve behavioral outcomes.
What is Self-efficacy theory?
100
Lecture, group discussions, one-to-one instruction, and demonstration.
What are traditional instructional methods?
100
(1) Instructor provides gentle guidance and loosely constructed frameworks (2) Learning through use of open-ended and follow-up questions
What is facilitating?
200
Anxiety, lack of times, lack of family support, complexity of needs, and culture/language barriers.
What are obstacles to learning for patients?
200
Shifts away from behavior to near total emphasis on perceiving, thinking, remembering in which learner constructs meaning
What is Cognitive orientation to learning?
200
Discusses the need for good communication and feedback to enhance learning and compliance (sending, receiving, understanding, retaining)
What are communication models?
200
Gaming, simulation, role-playing, role-modelin, computer assisted learning and distance learning.
What are nontraditional instructional methods?
200
Attempts to motivate students to explore topics by acting as a cheerleader.
What is Coaching?
300
Viusal, auditory and kinesthetic?
What are learning styles?
300
(1) Learning through role modeling (2) Attentional processes – role models with higher status and perceived competence have a high probability of being observed (3) Retention processes – is the storage of new information (4) Reproductive phase – the new behaviors are copied by the learner (5) Motivational phase – reward and punishment can affect this stage (6) Most useful when learner values outcomes
What is social cognitive orientation to learning?
300
Client will consider benefits and risk when choosing to adhere to new learning
What is rational belief theory ?
300
Compilation of experiences and reflective writing surrounding experiences throughout a course of study
What is a Portfolio?
300
a) Higher education b) Corporations c) Military
What are markets for technology-assisted education?
400
Self-directed, problem-centered, results-oriented, seek to put new learning into context of what is known, desire information that applies directly to perceived needs, individual differences in learning styles increase with age
What are characteristics of adult learners?
400
(1) Emphasis on understanding of purpose of learning activity and ability to visualize application of information (2) Self concept changes with age (3) Learner controls the process and is self-directed (4) Learner’s own experience is taken into account (5) Internal motivation versus external motivation
What is Andragogy?
400
(a) Cognitive function can impact learning abilities (b) Family support or lack of family support can continue to the clients commitment (c) Lack of financial resources can affect the ability to follow though on leaning
What factors that influence complaince?
400
Learning environment in which all or some of participants communicate in real-time or with a slight delay
What is synchronous?
400
i. Off-task ii. Disruptive iii. Aggressive iv. Identity and privacy concerns v. Plagiarism
What is inappropriate learner behavior?
500
(2) Teaching strategies include (a) Use open-ended questions to draw out students’ experiences (b) Clarify student expectations (c) Treat questions and comments with respect (d) Show how new knowledge and skill can be applied to current concerns
What are Knowles’ principles of adult learning/
500
With a goal of self-actualization, emphasis is on growth of the whole person
What is Humanistic orientation to learning?
500
(1) Pre-contemplation – no intent on changing yet (2) Contemplation – acceptance that there is a problem (3) Preparation – begin to formulate a plan for change (4) Action – observable behavior change (5) Maintenance – the challenge is to overcome daily temptations (6) Termination – less vigilant, temptations diminish
What is stages of change theory ?
500
The development of technical or physical skills. The stages include: observing, imitating, practicing, and adapting.
What is psychomotor domain ?
500
Audio recordings, internet, podcast & intranet.
What are audio learning resources?