HE: TOPIC 3 TEACHING METHODS ? IMPLEMENTING A HEALTH EDUCATION PLAN

TEACHING METHOD

• way information is taught that brings the learner into contact with what is to be learned

• offered as blended opportunities by integrating online and hybrid learning strategies

FACTORS TO CONSIDER WHICH TEACHING METHOD TO USE

✓Audience characteristics

✓Educator’s expertise as a teacher

✓Objectives of learning

✓Potential for achieving learning outcomes

✓Cost-effectiveness

✓Setting for teaching

✓Evolving technology

LECTURE

• Highly structured method by which the educator verbally transmits information directly to a group of learners for the purpose of instruction

GROUP DISCUSSION

• Learners get together to actively exchange information, feelings and opinions with one another and with the educator

TeamBased Learning

• Innovative and newly popular teaching method in nursing education

• Uses a structured combination of pre class preparation, individual and group readiness assurance test and application exercises.

TeamBased Learning Four key principles:

1. Forming heterogenous teams

2. Stressing student accountability

3. Providing meaningful team assignments focusing on solving real-world problems

4. Providing feedback to students

Cooperative Learning

• Highly structured group work focusing on problem solving that leads to deep learning and critical thinking

• The methodology of choice for transmitting foundational knowledge

Case Studies

• Offers learners an opportunity to become thoroughly acquainted with a patient situation before discussing patient and family needs and identifying health-related problems

Seminars

Consists of several sessions in which a group of staff nurses or students, facilitated by an educator, discuss questions and issues emerge from assigned readings on a topic of practical relevance

One-to-One Instructions

Face to face delivery of information specifically

Demonstration

by the educator is done to show the learner how to perform a certain skill

Return Demonstration

by the learner is carried out as an attempt to establish competence by performing a task with cues from the educator as needed

Gaming

• method of instruction requiring the learner to participate in a competitive activity with preset rules

• goal is for learners to win a game by applying knowledge and rehearsing skills previously learned

Simulation

A trial and error method of teaching whereby an artificial experience is created that engages the learner in activity that reflects real-life conditions but without the risk-taking consequences of an actual situation

Role play

A method of instruction by which learners actively participate in an unrehearsed dramatization

Role model

• called identification and emanates from learning and development theories, such as Bandura’s Social Learning Theory and Erikson psychosocial stages of development

• Preceptors and mentors guide, support and socialize students and novice practitioners

Self-Instruction

• Used by the educator to provide or design instructional activities that guide the learner in independently achieving the objectives of learning

• usually forces on one topic and the hallmark of this format is independent study

Implementing a Health Education Plan

• ‘implementation’ means to carry out

• act of converting your planning, goals, objectives and strategies into action

• In other words, it is converting your planned activities into action — according to a plan of work

Considerations for Implementation

• activities should enhance the overall goal of the health promotion and disease prevention program.

• Materials developed for health education programs must be culturally appropriate and tailored to the target populations to ensure cultural competence.

Considerations for Implementation

• means addressing cultural and linguistic differences,

• addressing potential barriers to health promotion and disease prevention in rural areas

Six Components Necessary for Effective Public Health Program Implementation

1. Innovation to develop the evidence base for action

2. A technical package of a limited number of high-priority, evidence-based interventions that together will have a major impact

3. Effective performance management, especially through rigorous, real-time monitoring, evaluation, and program improvement

4. Partnerships and coalitions with public- and private-sector organizations

5. Communication of accurate and timely information to the health care community, decision makers, and the public to effect behavior change and engage civil society

6. Political commitment to obtain resources and support for effective action