TEACHING STRATEGIES

Question 1

• It is an overall plan for a teaching – learning experience
• It involves the use of one or several methods of instruction to achieve the desired learning outcomes.

Answer 1

instructional method / strategy

Question 2

Factors to consider when choosing teaching methods:

Answer 2

1. Audience Characteristics
2. Educator’s expertise
3. Objectives of learning
4. Potential for achieving learning outcomes
5. Cost effectiveness
6. Instructional setting
7. Evolving technology

Question 3

3 traditional teaching strategies

Answer 3

lecture, group discussion, one to one questioning

Question 4

• a highly structured method to verbally transmit information directly to groups of learners for the purpose of instruction.
• should not be employed to give the learners the same information that they could read independently at another time and place.

Answer 4

Lecture method

Question 5

Presenting info to an audience consist of: (3)

Answer 5

 Clarification of facts
 Explanation of Principles
 Explanation of Relationships

Question 6

Uses of lecture method:

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1. Transmit information
2. Promote thinking
3. Arouse interest, stir emotion
4. Develop attitudes and values
5. Provide opportunity for interaction with a role-model
6. Train students to listen

Question 7

Goal of lecturing:

Answer 7

Communication

Question 8

Techniques in lecturing:

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1. Rapport
2. Voice
3. Gestures/body language
4. Eye Contact
5. Spontaneity
6. Lecture outline

Question 9

Advantages of lecture method:

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1.Time-saving
2.Control of the topic
3.Repetition
4.Economical
5.Flexible group size

Question 10

Disadvantages of lecture method:

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1.One-way communication
2.Boredom
3.Short attention span and lower retention rate
4.Poor feedback
5.Requires skills

Question 11

Parts of lecture method:

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Introduction, body, conclusion

Question 12

• topic is announced in advance and the class is asked to prepare to take part in the discussion
• learners exchange information, feelings and opinions with one another and with the teacher.

Answer 12

Group discussion

Question 13

Advantages of group discussion:

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▪ Enhances learning in both affective and cognitive
domains
▪ Both learner-centered and subject-centered
▪ Stimulates learners to think
▪ Encourages exchange of experiences
▪ Provides opportunities for sharing of ideas

Question 14

Disadvantages of discussion:

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▪ One or more members may dominate the discussion
▪ Easy to digress from the topic
▪ Less involvement for shy learners
▪ Requires skills to redirect learners
▪ Time consuming

Question 15

• involves delivering information to meet the needs of individual learners
• moves learners from repeating the information that was shared to applying what they have just learned

Answer 15

Questioning

Question 16

Functions of questioning: (2)

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assess baseline of knowledge, review content

Question 17

Types of questions:

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1. Factual
2. Probing
3. Multiple Choice
4. Open-ended
5. Discussion stimulating
6. Questions that can guide problem solving
7. Rhetorical

Question 18

Advantages of quetsioning:

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▪Pace and content of teaching can be tailored
▪Ideal as an intervention for initial assessment and ongoing evaluation
▪Good for teaching behaviors in all domains
▪ Suitable for teaching the disabled, low literate or educationally disadvantaged
▪Provides opportunity for immediate feedback between the teacher and the learner

Question 19

Limitations of questioning:

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▪The learner is isolated
▪Deprives learners of the opportunity to identify with others
▪Puts learner on the spot
▪May be interpreted by the learner as a technique to test their knowledge and skills
▪Learner may feel overwhelmed and anxious

Question 20

What are the 5 non traditional teaching strategies?

Answer 20

Small group learning, simulation, problem based learning, self-learning modules, audiovisuals

Question 21

Components of small group learning: (2)

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active participation, interaction

Question 22

A sub-group of 2-6 members discuss an issue or a problem for a short period of time

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buzz groups

Question 23

Intensive discussion in which spontaneous suggestions are received uncritically

Answer 23

brainstorming

Question 24

Discussion in which the topic is controlled by the students

Answer 24

group discussion

Question 25

Discussion in which the topic and direction are given by the tutor but the content and organization are determined by the students

Answer 25

group tutorial

Question 26

Students are given certain roles which they act out

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roleplay

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Advantages of small group learning:

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1. Critical thinking 2. Communication skills 3. Ability to perform as team members and leaders

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Characteristic of a Good Group:

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1. Mutual understanding among members 2. Open communication 3. Individual responsibility 4. Cooperation 5. Decision-making 6. Quick resolution of conflicts

Question 29

Roles of Teacher in Small Group Learning:

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1. Teacher 2. Synthesizer 3. Facilitator 4. Mediator

Question 30

is an artificial or hypothetical experience that engages the learner in an activity that reflects real life conditions without the risk-taking consequences of an actual situation

Answer 30

Simulations

Question 31

types of simulations: (4)

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written, clinical, model, computer

Question 32

use case studies about real/fictitious situations

Answer 32

written simulation

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can be set up to replicate complex care situations

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clinical simulation

Question 34

used in learning laboratories to mimic situations

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computer simulation

Question 35

Advantages of Simulation:

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▪ Excellent for psychomotor skill development ▪ Enhances higher level problem-solving and interactive abilities ▪ Provides for active learner involvement in a real-life situation ▪ Guarantees a safe, non-threatening environment

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Limitations of Simulation:

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▪ Expensive ▪ Very intensive labor ▪ Not readily available

Question 37

- Learning is centered around the problems - Learners are presented with scenarios or problems, generate learning issues related to what they need to learn in order to understand the problem

Answer 37

Problem-based learning

Question 38

- Used to provide or design instructional activities that guide the learner in independently achieving the objectives in learning - Usually focuses on one topic

Answer 38

Self-learning modules

Question 39

Goal of self-learning modules:

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Master the information and apply it to practice

Question 40

Advantages of self-learning modules:

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1. Allows for self-pacing 2. Stimulates for active learning 3. Provides opportunity to review and reflect on information 4. Frequent feedback is built in 5. Indicates mastery of material accomplished in a particular time frame

Question 41

Limitations of self-learning modules:

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1. Limited to low literacy skills 2. Not appropriate to learners with visual and hearing disabilities 3. Requires high levels of motivation 4. Not good for learners who tend to procrastinate 5. May induce boredom

Question 42

- Support and enrich the educational process by stimulating the senses of hearing and seeing - Increase retention of information by combining what learners hear and see

Answer 42

Audiovisuals

Question 43

a set of drawings or pictures which can be used in several ways.

Answer 43

picture series

Question 44

a series of pictures bound together in a particular order; usually tells a story or show steps in a process.

Answer 44

flipbook

Question 45

medium on which illustrations or words can be written or drawn in chalk.

Answer 45

chalkboard

Question 46

permits flexibility, since the teacher can draw or write on the board in addition to positioning prepared materials

Answer 46

magnetic chalkboards

Question 47

Board in which to attach or draw visuals. Pictures can be fastened

Answer 47

display boards

Question 48

made of materials that holds pins, thumbtacks, staples

Answer 48

bulleting boards

Question 49

a board made of flannel, felt or rough cloth with pieces of materials cut into shapes of objects. The latter will stick to the board

Answer 49

flannel board