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102 HEALTH EDUCATION
CONCEPT OF TEACHING, LEARNING, EDUCATION PROCESS
EDUCATION PROCESS o uses simple terms in presenting,
- Is a systematic, sequential, planned course of o constantly assesses whether student
action with teaching and learning as its two can understand & follow teacher’s train
major interdependent functions and the of thought,
teacher and learner as the key players o uses examples, whenever possible, and
involved o uses repetition and summarization.
Teaching 2. Teacher Style
- deliberate intervention involving the planning o involves interpersonal, professional and
and implementation of instructional activities personal aspects of good teaching
and experiences to meet the intended learner 3. Blend of form or content
outcomes based on the teaching plan. o combination of certain ways of talking,
Instruction moving, relating & thinking;
- - Is just one aspect of teaching which involves scholarliness, intelligence and sincerity
communicating information about a specific skill 4. the teaching persona
o cognitive o the ability to stimulate the student’s
o affective interest and enthusiasm for the subject
o psychomotor 5. A pleasant speaking voice
Learning 6. Use of a variety of teaching strategies,
- a change in behavior (K, S, A) that can occur at jokes, humour
any time or in any place as a result of exposure 7. Good timing
to environmental stimuli. o knows how to adapt the speed of
- an action by which the K, S, A are consciously or delivery for individual learners or the
unconsciously acquired and behavior is altered whole class & knowing when they are
which can be seen or observed ready for a new material, when to stop &
Patient Education when to shift gears
- a process of assisting people to learn health- PRINCIPLES OF LEARNING
related behaviors (K,S,A, values) which can be Use several senses
incorporated into their everyday lives - made to imitate procedures (role modelling
Staff education - are graded according to skills they exhibit and
- the need for the nurse to be knowledgeable the degree of comprehension of the rationale as
about the principles of teaching and learning. they perform the return demonstration.
10% of what they read
PILLARS OF TEACHING-LEARNING PROCESS 20% of what they hear
1. teacher 30% of what they see or watch
2. learner 50% of what they see and hear
3. subject matter 70% if what they say
Historical foundations for the teaching role of 90% of what they say and do.
nurses Actively involve clients in the learning process
- Teaching function will always be an integral part - role-playing, buzz sessions, Q & A format, case
of the duties of a professional nurse studies, small group discussions, demonstration
- The historical evolution of teaching as an and return demonstration.
essential role of the nurse traces its roots to the Provide an environment conducive to learning
mid 1800s through the initiative and efforts of - Considering the comfort and convenience of the
FLORENCE NIGHTINGALE, the mother of modern learner.
nursing and founder of the first school of nursing - Room temperature, chairs & seating
- By the early 1900s, the importance of education arrangement or space, noise level, adequate
in the promotion of health and prevention of acoustics and sound system, & an environment
illness was recognized and practiced by the that is clean, pleasant-smelling and smoke and
public health nurses. dust free.
- Today, teaching is included within the Assess Learning Readiness
scope of nursing practice responsibilities - Factors affecting readiness to learn:
o Emotional status (anxiety, fear, and
QUALITIES/CHARACTERISTICS TO BE AN depression).
EFFECTIVE TEACHER o Physical conditions (pain, visual or
1. Committed auditory impairment, anesthesia)
2. Creative Determine the Relevance of Information
3. intuitive - anything that is perceived by the learner to be
NOTE important or useful will be easier to learn and
In evaluating teacher effectiveness, there is retain.
no one-style, skill or technique that is Repeat the Information
effective for all learners and all teaching - Continuous repetition; applying the information
situations. It will always be a combination or to a different situation; rewording; giving
a composite of styles that will eventually practical applications
distinguish the effective and efficient from the Generalize Information
ordinary, run-of-the-mill instructor - Cite applications of the information to a number
of applications
Make Learning a Pleasant Experience
Other important characteristics of a Teacher: - Give frequent encouragement, recognize
1. Teacher Clarity accomplishment and give positive feedback
o one who logically organizes instruction, Be systematic
o explains what is to be learned,
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102 HEALTH EDUCATION
CONCEPT OF TEACHING, LEARNING, EDUCATION PROCESS
EDUCATION PROCESS o uses simple terms in presenting,
- Is a systematic, sequential, planned course of o constantly assesses whether student
action with teaching and learning as its two can understand & follow teacher’s train
major interdependent functions and the of thought,
teacher and learner as the key players o uses examples, whenever possible, and
involved o uses repetition and summarization.
Teaching 2. Teacher Style
- deliberate intervention involving the planning o involves interpersonal, professional and
and implementation of instructional activities personal aspects of good teaching
and experiences to meet the intended learner 3. Blend of form or content
outcomes based on the teaching plan. o combination of certain ways of talking,
Instruction moving, relating & thinking;
- - Is just one aspect of teaching which involves scholarliness, intelligence and sincerity
communicating information about a specific skill 4. the teaching persona
o cognitive o the ability to stimulate the student’s
o affective interest and enthusiasm for the subject
o psychomotor 5. A pleasant speaking voice
Learning 6. Use of a variety of teaching strategies,
- a change in behavior (K, S, A) that can occur at jokes, humour
any time or in any place as a result of exposure 7. Good timing
to environmental stimuli. o knows how to adapt the speed of
- an action by which the K, S, A are consciously or delivery for individual learners or the
unconsciously acquired and behavior is altered whole class & knowing when they are
which can be seen or observed ready for a new material, when to stop &
Patient Education when to shift gears
- a process of assisting people to learn health- PRINCIPLES OF LEARNING
related behaviors (K,S,A, values) which can be Use several senses
incorporated into their everyday lives - made to imitate procedures (role modelling
Staff education - are graded according to skills they exhibit and
- the need for the nurse to be knowledgeable the degree of comprehension of the rationale as
about the principles of teaching and learning. they perform the return demonstration.
10% of what they read
PILLARS OF TEACHING-LEARNING PROCESS 20% of what they hear
1. teacher 30% of what they see or watch
2. learner 50% of what they see and hear
3. subject matter 70% if what they say
Historical foundations for the teaching role of 90% of what they say and do.
nurses Actively involve clients in the learning process
- Teaching function will always be an integral part - role-playing, buzz sessions, Q & A format, case
of the duties of a professional nurse studies, small group discussions, demonstration
- The historical evolution of teaching as an and return demonstration.
essential role of the nurse traces its roots to the Provide an environment conducive to learning
mid 1800s through the initiative and efforts of - Considering the comfort and convenience of the
FLORENCE NIGHTINGALE, the mother of modern learner.
nursing and founder of the first school of nursing - Room temperature, chairs & seating
- By the early 1900s, the importance of education arrangement or space, noise level, adequate
in the promotion of health and prevention of acoustics and sound system, & an environment
illness was recognized and practiced by the that is clean, pleasant-smelling and smoke and
public health nurses. dust free.
- Today, teaching is included within the Assess Learning Readiness
scope of nursing practice responsibilities - Factors affecting readiness to learn:
o Emotional status (anxiety, fear, and
QUALITIES/CHARACTERISTICS TO BE AN depression).
EFFECTIVE TEACHER o Physical conditions (pain, visual or
1. Committed auditory impairment, anesthesia)
2. Creative Determine the Relevance of Information
3. intuitive - anything that is perceived by the learner to be
NOTE important or useful will be easier to learn and
In evaluating teacher effectiveness, there is retain.
no one-style, skill or technique that is Repeat the Information
effective for all learners and all teaching - Continuous repetition; applying the information
situations. It will always be a combination or to a different situation; rewording; giving
a composite of styles that will eventually practical applications
distinguish the effective and efficient from the Generalize Information
ordinary, run-of-the-mill instructor - Cite applications of the information to a number
of applications
Make Learning a Pleasant Experience
Other important characteristics of a Teacher: - Give frequent encouragement, recognize
1. Teacher Clarity accomplishment and give positive feedback
o one who logically organizes instruction, Be systematic
o explains what is to be learned,
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