STRATEGY
TYPE OF LEARNING
CHARACTERISTICS
Explanation or
Cognitive
Teacher controls content and pace.
description (for
Feedback is determined by teacher.
example, lecture)
May be given to individual or group.
Encourages retention of facts.
One-on-one
Affective, Cognitive
Encourages participation by learner.
discussion
Permits reinforcement and repetition at learner's
level.
Permits introduction of sensitive subjects
Answering
Cognitive
Teacher controls most of content and pace.
questions
Teacher must understand question and what it
means to learner.
Can be used with individuals and groups.
Teacher sometimes needs to confirm whether
question has been answered by asking learner,
"Does that answer your question?"
Demonstration
Psychomotor
Often used with explanation.
Can be used with individuals, small groups, or
large groups.
Does not permit use of equipment by learners.
Group discussion
Affective, Cognitive
Learner can obtain assistance from supportive
group.
Group members learn from one another.
Practice
Psychomotor
Allows repetition and immediate feedback.
Permits "hands-on" experience.
Printed and
Cognitive
Forms include, books, pamphlets, films,
audiovisual
programmed instruction, and computer learning.
materials
Learners can proceed at their own speed.
Nurse-teacher can act as resource person.
Need not be present during learning.
Role playing
Affective, Cognitive
Permits expression of attitudes, values, and
emotions.
Can assist in development of communication
skills.
Involves active participation by learner.
Modeling
Affective, Psychomotor
Nurse sets example by attitude, psychomotor
skills.
Table 7-1. Selected teaching strategies.
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