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IMPROVING TEACHING Methods . Presenters : Zainah AL-Ghamdi Michele Thurston Geraldine Frasier . Workshop Time Table. Objectives: K) Staff will be able to identify teaching strategies that can be used in clinical and non- clinical area. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
IMPROVING TEACHING METHODS Presenters :Zainah AL-GhamdiMichele Thurston Geraldine Frasier
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Workshop Time TableTopic Speaker
Welcoming / House Keeping /Introduction Geraldine Frasier
Icebreaker Zainah AL-Ghamdi
Pre-workshop test Michele Thurston
General Teaching Adult Learning Theory – “learner centered” Zainah AL-Ghamdi
Break
Teaching in Clinical Area Geraldine Frasier
Break
Teaching in Non- Clinical Areas Michele Thurston
Post-workshop test Michele Thurston
Evaluation/ Feedback Zainah AL-Ghamdi
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• Objectives:• K) Staff will be able to identify teaching strategies that can be used
in clinical and non- clinical area.• S) Attendees will demonstrate skills and strategies for teaching.• A) Staff will recognize the appropriate of using a particular teaching
method according to situation.• Intended Audience: • KSA INTAPT 2013/2014 group. INTAPT instructors.
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Team Charter Role/ Responsibility Team member
Meeting arrangements Michele Thurston Communication Geraldine Frasier
Presentation/ Handout Zainah AL-GhamdiTopic Research Zainah AL-Ghamdi, Geraldine
Frasier, and Michele Thurston
“Coming together is a beginning. Keeping together is progress. Working together is success.”
- Henry Ford
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ICE BREAKER Hobbies
Family
Travel FoodBest memory Wish / Dream
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General Teaching Teaching in Clinical AreaTeaching in Non- Clinical Areas 5 minutes
Handout Page:3
GENERAL TEACHING ADULT LEARNING THEORY – “LEARNER CENTERED”Presenter : Zainah AL-Ghamdi
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Adult Learning Theory • Malcolm Knowles “ Father of adult learning theory “.
• Six Characteristics of adult learners:• Adults are internally motivated and self-directed• Adults bring life experiences and knowledge to learning experiences• Adults are goal oriented• Adults are relevancy oriented• Adults are practical• Adult learners like to be respected
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Learner – Centered
The students needs , backgrounds and goals are taken into consideration .
Students engage in a variety of format ( written , aural, oral , visual , kinetics.
Student participate “Actively “ . The teacher “ Facilitate and monitors the learning process.“
Students practice on their own learning . Learning is a discovery .
The students monitors self- correction skills. The teacher monitors from a “ distance “.
Share responsibility for learning .
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How do you know what their needs are ?
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Example : Needs assessment (K-W-L). Handout Page : 4
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• Needs Assessment • Needs Assessments are used to :
• Identify strategic priorities.• Define results to be accomplished• Guide decisions related to appropriate actions to be taken• Effective way to determine what your students want to learn , and what
they feel they need to learn .• Can be elaborate or very simple • Appropriate to level of the students.
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How to Assess Learning Styles: What’s your learning Style?
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Handout Page:5-6
A= Visual
B= Audio
C= Kinetics
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Consider using: Learning Styles
Case studies and discussions about theories and research
Learn best with abstract concepts and lectures ( Audio)
Demonstrations and videos, images, and slides
Learn best while observing others( Visual )
Role playing and other experiential activities
Learn best from exercises ( Kinetic)
knowledge of one's learning styles can be used to increase self-awareness about their strengths and weaknesses as learners. encouraging learners to become knowledgeable about their own
learning and that of others.
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SUMMARY
• Be the guide on the side.• Clear objectives .• Make it relevant to their life experience.• Consider students goals and needs prior starting .• Implement different teaching methods .
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Activity • Draw a caricature of how teaching was and how it
transformed . From a Non- Learner Centered to Learner – Centered approach .
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TEACHING IN THE CLINICAL AREA.
Presenter: Geraldine Fraser
Best Clinical Teachers• From a students perception what qualities make a good
clinical instructor?Discuss in groups.
Characteristics of the “best” clinical teachers
Morgan & Knox (1987)
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Reflective Practice• The recalling of thoughts and memories from past
experiences.• Construction of new knowledge by critical examination of
previous knowledge and feelings.
Reflection in practice. Establish a climate of trust.
What was the experience?
How do I feel?
Would I do anything
differently?
Can I can compare this
to another experience?
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CoachingCollaborative relationship.Time Limited and Focused.Encourage.Motivate.Instill confidence.
One Minute Preceptor Model1. Get a commitment.2. Probe for supporting evidence.3. Reinforce what was done right.4. Correct mistakes 5. Teach a general principle6. Conclusion.
Case Based Teaching and Clinical Problem Solving
• Adults are motivated to learn by more socially relevant topics.
• Adult learners have immediate application for problem solving.
(Knowles,2008).
Direct Instruction
Any Questions?
TEACHING METHODS IN THE NON CLINICAL AREA
By Michele Thurston
‘’THEY MAY FORGET WHAT YOU SAID BUT THEY WILL NEVER FORGET HOW YOU MADE THEM FEEL’’
Carol Buchner
OBJECTIVES• Discuss/ Demonstrate effective teaching methods which
can be utilized with individuals, as well as small and large groups
TEACHING TIPS• Identify opportunities for teaching • Enable learning in your everyday practice• Plan ahead• Set agenda• Create a positive atmosphere• Focus on task at hand• Promote individual involvement
TEACHING TIPS• Vary teaching methods• Provide relevant information• Observe group process/Promote team building and
collaboration• Summarize group discussion• Evaluate
MAKE IT FUN
TEACHING AND LEARNING METHODS
• Prepare, Prepare and Prepare • Facilitate the integration of knowledge, skills and attitudes
(enable)• Interact, share and learn in groups• Explain• Discuss• Debate
TEACHING AND LEARNING METHODS
• Seminars and tutorials• Computer based teaching and learning• Problem based learning• Feedback and reflective practice• Icebreaking activities – builds trust, respect and support• Role plays• Simulations and games• Quizzes/Scavenger Hunts• Power points/videos
TEACHING METHODS• Questions and quizzes• Handouts and Diagrams• Data analysis and interpretation• Brainstorms and buzz group• Problems and cases• Group Dynamics/Managing the group• Lectures• Small group teaching methods and discussion techniques
‘LEARNING CENTREDNESS’• Use a learner centered approach i.e. putting the learner’s
needs at the center of activities
TEACHING STRATEGIESPREPARE• Choose your topic• Research your audience• Brainstorm• Identify learning outcomes• Produce a lesson plan and comfortable learning
environment• Prepare the learners/Learning Plans• Deliver• Reflect
CHARACTERISTICS• Enthusiastic• Organized/Prepared• Understanding/Empathetic• Skills in teaching and managing learning• Facilitator• Flexible/Fair• Respectful
CONCLUSIONTEACHING IS A FORM OF COMMUNICATION
COMMUNICATION SKILLS IN FACILITATING GROUPS
OBJECTIVEDescribe essential elements of communication in group
facilitation
Communication skills are the foundation for group facilitation – individual and group level
Group facilitation skills are designed to create a sense of connection within an entire group, between group members as well as with the leader.
Communication
55% Body Language
38% Tone & Inflection
7% Words
Non-Verbal
Eye contact Body language Posture Facial Expressions Gestures Vocal patterns
Beliefs and expectationsMulti-cultures/ Language/Accents Male/female Age Medical conditionStress
Barriers to Communication
SUMMARYBe real, direct and genuineSense of humorEmpatheticInterested in Group DiscussionCreate a safe and comfortable environmentEncourage open and honest reflection
CONCLUSIONCommunication skills – the human connection is the key
to successful group facilitation
PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER
IMPROVING TEACHING METHODSIN NON- CLINICAL AREA
SKILLS FOR GROUP INTERACTIONActive Listening with Attending Behaviors – appropriate
eye contact, attentive body language and vocal style that indicates interest
Open Invitation to Talk/TeamsEncouraging and ParaphrasingReflective feelingsClarification/Summarization
FACILITATION CHARACTERISTICSGroup facilitation skills are designed to create a sense of
connection with an entire group, between group members including the leader.
The secret of great facilitation is a group process that flows – with it will flow the group’s ideas, solutions and decisions.
FACILTATORS TOOL BOXIce breakers - Easing group contributionFlip Charts/Posters/Art/Games and other teaching aidesMulti-voting – Choosing fairly between many optionsBrainstorming – Generating many radical ideasRole playing – Preparing for difficult situations
FACILITATORS STRATEGIESStrategy Tools – Tools and techniques that help you
develop creative solutions to the problemsCreativity tools – Tools that help you develop creative
solutions to problemsProblem solving toolsDecision making techniques
REMEMBER
Set Ground RulesSet the sceneGet things flowingKeep up momentum and energyListen, engage and includeMonitor checkpoints and summarize
Create a group process and an environment in which it can flourish
Enable the group to reach a successful decision, solution or conclusion
SUMMARYEstablish rapportGood communication skills – verbal and non verbalGood problem solving and listening skillsProvide a comfortable and safe learning environmentUse effective learning methods – icebreakers, power
points, videos, role playing, brainstorming etc.
TELL ME, I FORGET.
SHOW ME, I REMEMBER.
INVOLVE ME, I UNDERSTAND.
Ancient Chinese proverb
Ancient Chinese proverb
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Post Workshop Test
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Handout Page: 7
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Evaluation/Feedback
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Evaluation/Feedback