Teaching Methods
      Definition
         Techniques or approaches that the teacher uses to 
           bring the learner in contact with the content to be 
           learned
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    Teaching Methods
        Teaching is a learned skill
       This skill requires knowledge, methods & ways to use them 
      effectively
       Teaching methods (lectures, group discussion, 
      demonstration, one to one instruction)
        Instructional materials or tools (books, videos and posters)
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        Teaching Methods
        •  Teaching is the vital role for nurses.
        •  There is no one perfect method for all learners and 
           learning experiences.
        Lecture
        Group Discussion
        One-to-One Teaching
        Demonstration
        Return Demonstration
        Gaming
        Simulation
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     Lecture
          Definition
           A teaching method in which the nurse verbally transmits 
          information directly to groups of learners for the 
          purpose of education.
           It is highly structured.
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      … Lecture
    Advantages
    •  Cost effective
    •  Targets large groups
    •  Useful for cognitive domain learning
    Limitations
    •  Ineffective in teaching affective and psychomotor behaviors
    •  Does not provide for much stimulation of learners
    •  Limited opportunity for learner involvement
    •  Not individualized differences
    •  Passive learners
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