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Moving Beyond Lecture Principles and Practices of Active Teaching. March 21, 2008 Joanne McDermott. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aEFKfXiCbLw. Gardner’s 7+ Intelligences. Multiple Intelligences is an educational theory.
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Moving Beyond LecturePrinciples and Practices of Active Teaching March 21, 2008 Joanne McDermott http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aEFKfXiCbLw
Gardner’s 7+ Intelligences • Multiple Intelligences is an educational theory. • People have different cognitive strengths as well as different cognitive styles. • Helps to explain the variety of individual differences in different types of mental performance. • Educators should recognize and teach to a broader range of talents and skills. http://www.616.ips.k12.in.us/Theories/MI/default.aspx http://www.america-tomorrow.com/ati/nhl80402.htm
Mathematical/Logical • Is strong in: • Math, inductive and deductive reasoning, logic, problem solving, and patterns • Prefers to: • Work with numbers, solve problems, experiment, ask/think questions • Learns best by: • Working with patterns, seeing relationships and categories, classifying, abstract concepts.
Mathematical/LogicalTeaching Strategies • Case studies • Concept mapping • Questioning • Problem Solving • iClickers • Simulations • Computer Software programs
Mathematical/LogicalTeaching Strategies – Computer Software • Virtual Clinical Excursions, MedsPub, ATI practice exams • Multimedia software focused on developing the critical and creative thinking skills of students http://www.america-tomorrow.com/ati/nhl80402.htm
Mathematical/LogicalTeaching Strategies – Math problem solving iClickers • Order: cefaclor (Ceclor) 50 mg, q.i.d. • Child weighs 15 lbs • Child’s drug dosage: 20-40 mg/kg/day in three divided doses. • Available: cefaclor 125 mg/5 ml • How many ml will you need to deliver the ordered dose? • 2 ml • Is the prescribed dose therapeutic? • A. Yes • B. No • C. I don’t know • D. I don’t care 2 ml 2 ml
Mathematical/LogicalTeaching Strategies – Concept Mapping Impaired gas exchange Deficient Knowledge Nursing Assessment criteria: Risk for medication side effects (maternal well-being) Risk for excess maternal fluid volume Nursing Assessment criteria: Risk for Infection Nursing Assessment criteria: 38 yo G4T3P0A0L3 PPROM@28 weeks Dilated 1cm Works full time On brethine and received betamethasone Preterm labor Risk to fetal well-being Anticipatory grieving Anxiety Nursing assessment criteria: Risks of immobility (psychosocial) Nursing assessment criteria: Risks of immobility (physical) Impaired mobility Nursing Assessment criteria: Alteration in elimination: bowels Impaired parenting Role reversal financial
Verbal/Linguistic • Is strong in: • Reading, writing, story telling, thinking in words, memorizing names and dates. • Prefers to: • Read, write, talk, share, memorize, work on puzzles. • Learns best by: • Reading, hearing & seeing words, speaking, writing, discussing, debating.
Verbal/Linguistic Teaching Strategies • Lecture Ulrich & Glendon, 2005
Verbal/Linguistic Teaching Strategies • Benefits/limitations of Powerpoint • Teachertube • http://www.teachertube.com/view_video.php?viewkey=3e2d61891b1e4051ef75 • Teach by questioning, rather than by telling • Reading
Verbal/Linguistic Teaching Strategies • Dead Poet’s Society • Youtube clip • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VfM9Y4EGdK8&feature=related
Verbal/Linguistic Teaching Strategies • The Computer • Direct access to current information • Combining information in different forms (words, images, sounds) • Revise and rewrite compositions • Develop greater fluency and style.
Interpersonal • Is strong in: • Understanding people, leading, organizing, communicating, resolving conflict. • Prefers to: • Have friends, talk to people, join groups. • Learns best by: • Sharing, study groups, discussion boards, relating, cooperating
InterpersonalTeaching Strategies • Group Projects • In-class group activities • Students using computers in pairs or small groups • Comprehension and learning are facilitated and accelerated • Share discoveries • Support each other in solving problems • Videotaping, group constructive feedback
Visual/Spatial Is strong in: Reading, charts, drawing, puzzles, mazes, pictures and visualizing. Generally has a good sense of direction and good hand-eye coordination.
Visual/Spatial • Prefers to: • Draw, view pictures or movies, work puzzles, create and design. • Learns best by: • Drawing, working with colors and pictures, visualizing
Visual/Spatial Teaching Strategies • Drawing
Viewing What nursing diagnoses do you see represented in this picture? http://www.dkimages.com/discover/previews/870/5003976.JPG
Graphics http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cKX2gAJX7jo&feature=related
Perception • What do you see? • Why are perceptions different? • How does this apply to nursing or nursing education? http://www.whitedovebooks.co.uk/images/perception-2.gif
What can we learn from this drawing? Hockenberry, Essentials of Pediatric Nursing
What nursing issues do you see? Hockenberry, Essentials of Pediatric Nursing
Dead Poet’s Society http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2EdWgsTUhmI • What can we learn from this? • How does this relate to nursing education? • What could our students learn from this?
Bodily/Kinesthetic Is strong in: • Athletics, dance, movement, crafts, using tools and manipulatives. http://www.ostomy-medical-supplies.com/Ostomy-Buddies-Dolls.gif
Prefers to: • Move around, feel things, talk, use senses. Learns best by: • Touching, moving, processing through senses. Physically doing something rather than reading about it.
Bodily/Kinesthetic Teaching Strategies Leadership Exercise • Review democratic and autocratic leadership styles, highlighting the benefits and limitations of each. • Administer survey, then score.
Heart House Website: http://www.childrenheartinstitute.org/educate/heartwrk/hearthse.htm • Students review prior to class • Review content and care plan
Where so you stand? Ethical Issues • Similar to using clickers to survey students. http://www.smh.com.au/ffximage/2006/05/29/rainbowcubby_narrowweb__300x322,0.jpg
Musical Is strong in: • Singing, hearing notes, identifying melodies, picking up sounds and rhythms. http://www1.istockphoto.com/file_thumbview_approve/3763791/2/istockphoto_3763791_musical_notes.jpg
Prefers to: • Sing, hum, listen to music, or may study to music or have music in the background. Will learn best by: • Rhythm, melody, listening to music, making up songs
Musical Teaching Strategies Mr. Holland’s Opus • Music may help students relate information; make connections. • Can be relaxing or set a mood. • Others?
Heart and Lung Sounds How do you teach these? http://www.mascotts.ca/images/mascott-heart-lung.jpg
Intrapersonal Is strong in: • Understanding self, recognizing strengths and weaknesses, setting goals.
Prefers to: • Work alone, reflect, think, research, pursue interests. Will learn best by: • Working alone, self paced activities, reflection
Intrapersonal Teaching Strategies Reflective Writing • Journals • What? • So what? • Now what? • Journals in Professional Development II http://school.discoveryeducation.com/clipart/images/journal.gif
One Minute Papers • A quick assessment of student perspectives. • Written paper could be of a learning experience. http://school.discoveryeducation.com/clipart/images/clock.gif
Advantages of One Minute Papers • Quick • Informative • Appropriate for large and small class sizes • Engagement • Communication
Sample One Minute Paper Questions • What was the most important (critical) thing you learned in class today? • What questions do you have about today’s material? • What is the muddiest point in today’s class?
List key concepts from today’s class. • What question did I ask today that helped you the most? • What examples were provided today that helped you the most? The least?
Describe how you will use what you learned today. • Write a test question about the material in today’s class.
Reflect on a poem or story • How did it make you feel? • What can we learn from this? • How does this apply to nursing?
Use of poems and essays in Transitions class. • Can help students connect their values and beliefs with others. • Bandaids and Blackboards http://www.lehman.cuny.edu/faculty/jfleitas/bandaides/