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

2. 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.
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3. 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
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4. 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.
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5. A Thought to Ponder
All genuine learning is active, not passive. It involves the use of the mind, not just the memory. (Adler, 1987)
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6. 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.
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7. What are the purposes of Active Learning?
Enhance student engagement
Improve knowledge retention
Enhance critical thinking
Improve employment performance
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8. Active Learning Instructional Strategies
Purposeful Questioning
Subject matter warm-ups (Why should I care?)
Humor
Connect with current events
Case studies
Role play
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9. Active Learning Instructional Strategies (cont’d)
Small group discussion
Think-pair-share
One minute paper
Cooperative learning strategies
Formative and Summative assessments
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10. 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
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11. Wash Hands Student Employee & Student Evaluator – Role Play
Glo Germ – Formative Assessment
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12. Intake & Output Paper Dietary Tray – Think-Pair-Share
Intake & Output Set-up – Role Play
Estimate & Measure – Cooperative Learning and Connect with common measurement tools
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13. 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
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14. Any questions?
Thank you
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