ACTIVE LEARNING It’s More Than Fun & Games CNA Instructor Conference April 21, 2017 Barbara Meinke, MA, MS, RN-BC Joyce Steber, BSN, RN

Objectives Differentiate games and active learning. Discuss the purposes of active learning. Discuss rules to follow when developing active learning activities. Explore examples of active learning activities for the instructional units of Wash Hands, Intake & Output and Passive Range of Motion. BJM & JAS 04/2017

What are Games? Games are a form of play or sport, especially a competitive one played according to rules and decided by skill, luck or strength. Entertainment Amusement Recreation Distraction Pass time BJM & JAS 04/2017

Learning is a process of making meaning. Active learning is based on a theory of learning called constructivism, which emphasizes the fact that learners construct or build their own understanding. BJM & JAS 04/2017

A Thought to Ponder All genuine learning is active, not passive. It involves the use of the mind, not just the memory. (Adler, 1987) BJM & JAS 04/2017

What is Active Learning? Active learning is a process whereby students engage in activities that promote analysis, synthesis, and evaluation of class content. Students participate in the process and are doing something besides passively listening. Anything that involves students in doing things and thinking about the things they are doing. BJM & JAS 04/2017

What are the purposes of Active Learning? Enhance student engagement Improve knowledge retention Enhance critical thinking Improve employment performance BJM & JAS 04/2017

Active Learning Instructional Strategies Purposeful Questioning Subject matter warm-ups (Why should I care?) Humor Connect with current events Case studies Role play BJM & JAS 04/2017

Active Learning Instructional Strategies (cont’d) Small group discussion Think-pair-share One minute paper Cooperative learning strategies Formative and Summative assessments BJM & JAS 04/2017

Rules aka Helpful Hints Think big but start small! Enhance student’s critical thinking Provide clear instructions – not rigid parameters Strive for 5 minutes or less per activity Network and share with other instructors Review and revise prn BJM & JAS 04/2017

Wash Hands Student Employee & Student Evaluator – Role Play Glo Germ – Formative Assessment BJM & JAS 04/2017

Intake & Output Paper Dietary Tray – Think-Pair-Share Intake & Output Set-up – Role Play Estimate & Measure – Cooperative Learning and Connect with common measurement tools BJM & JAS 04/2017

Passive Range of Motion ROM Activities of Daily Living – Connect with Normal Daily Activities Common ADL ROM – Connect with Normal Daily Activities PROM Cards – Purposeful Questioning/Review Living Statue – Cooperative Learning & Review BJM & JAS 04/2017

Any questions? Thank you BJM & JAS 04/2017