Question

1. The instructor develops a learning activity to challenge a group of students to learn at the highest level of cognitive learning. Which of the following is the best example?

1. Listing the top ten Healthy people 2020 objectives
2. Appreciating health promotion theories for nursing practice
3. Explaining the three domains of learning in detail
4. Comparing and contrasting health promotion models

2. The student nurse is explaining key characteristics of adult learning. Which of the following statements indicate no further teaching is necessary?

1. “Adult learners are blank slates, it is up to the instructor to determine learning needs.”
2. “Adult learners tend to be theoretically centered rather than problem centered.”
3. “Adults have a lifetime of experience and define self in terms of that experience.”
4. “Adults need assistance from teachers to determine readiness to learn.”

Answer 1

1) The correct option is C ) Explaining the three domains of learning in detail

Three domains :-

Cognitive

refers to mental skills used in the process of acquiring knowledge; theses skills include reasoning, perception, intuition, recall or recognition of specific facts, procedural patterns, and concepts used in the development of intellectual abilities and skills.

Psychomotor

Refer to the physical movement, coordination, and use of motor skill in learning. Development of theses skills requires practice and is measured in terms of speed, precision, distance, procedures, or techniques in executions.

Affective

Refers to the manner in which a person learns through emotional behavior, such as feelings, values, appreciation, enthusiasms, motivation, and attitude. It is the most difficult to teach.

2) The correct option is C) “Adults have a lifetime of experience and define self in terms of that experience.”

Characteristics of adult learning :-

1. Adults need relevance before they will learn

-Adults need to know why they need to learn something before they will learn it, it gives them a sense of volition about learning

-Adults should be engaged

-Involve the target population

2. Adults want a level of autonomy in their learning and the learning must be self directed

Adults are independent thinkers

Self direction and a need to learn

Freedom of choice

3. Adults have varied life experiences that must be valued and respected

Informal vs Structured ways

Accept their differences

Build on differences

They don't want a rigid structure

Valued for what they bring, sharing experiences

4. Adults are intrigued by learning that helps them achieve their goals, solve problems, and overcome obstacles

Adults like to learn and to apply learning to problems

Capable of self direction

Problem focused or task focused

*Needs assessment- perceived need

5. Adults are motivated to learn by internal and external factors

Internal Factors more effective

Motivated by achievement

Blocked by inaccessibility

Sum of 4 Factors-

1. Success-want to be successful

2. Volition- a sense of choice

3. Value-learn something they value

4. Enjoyment- learning is pleasurable

6. Adults have an expanded readiness to learn and new learning is eagerly anticipated and immediately useful

-Adults continue to want to grow

-Have a readiness to Learn