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Conceptual Learning

Conceptual Learning. What is Conceptual Learning?. Conceptual learning is a process by which students learn how to organize information in logical mental structures. Conceptual learning focuses on learning organizing principles – the cubby holes in which the mind organizes facts into ideas.

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Conceptual Learning

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  1. Conceptual Learning

  2. What is Conceptual Learning? • Conceptual learning is a process by which students learn how to organize information in logical mental structures. • Conceptual learning focuses on learning organizing principles – the cubby holes in which the mind organizes facts into ideas. • Conceptual learning is a catalyst for challenging students to think at more advanced levels.

  3. Inductive verses Deductive Learning • Inductive Learning is the process of learning and reasoning from detailed facts to general principles. • Deductive Learning is the process of learning and reasoning from general principles (concepts) to detailed facts. Principles Facts Facts Principles

  4. Pedagogical Approaches • A focus on concepts in itself does not guarantee conceptual learning. • Faculty must adopt activelearning strategies to enhance conceptual learning. • Concepts must be woven through all courses and incorporated into clinical learning as well as didactic courses.

  5. Benefits of Conceptual Approach • Focus on problems across disease categories and populations • Fosters systematic observations about events or conditions that influence problem • Fosters understanding of relationships among events or conditions that impact situation • Focus on nursing actions and interdisciplinary efforts

  6. Concept Components • Definition of Concept • Prevalence & Populations at Risk • Personal Risk Factors • Mechanisms/Consequences • Clinical Manifestations • Clinical Management • Interrelated Concepts • Concept Exemplars

  7. CONCEPT Definition of Concept Prevalence & Populations at Risk Personal Risk Factors Mechanisms Clinical Manifestations Clinical Management Interrelated Concepts Concept Exemplars EXEMPLAR Exemplar Definition Prevalence & Populations at Risk Personal Risk Factors Mechanisms Clinical Manifestations Clinical Management Interrelated Concepts Exemplars to Concept

  8. Tanner’s Model of Clinical Reasoning • Helpful as a guide to conceptual teaching • 4 Steps: • Noticing • Interpreting • Responding • Reflecting

  9. Understand meaning of concept • Recognize who is at risk for problems (Notice) • Recognize problems when they occur (Interpret) • Know what to do (Respond) • Understanding of impact on other variables (Reflect) XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX Concept

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