1. IMPROVING TEACHING METHODS Presenters : Zainah AL-Ghamdi Michele Thurston Geraldine Frasier

2. Workshop Time Table TopicSpeaker Welcoming / House Keeping /Introduction Geraldine Frasier Icebreaker Zainah AL-Ghamdi Pre-workshop testMichele Thurston General Teaching Adult Learning Theory – “ learner centered” Zainah AL-Ghamdi Break Teaching in Clinical AreaGeraldine Frasier Break Teaching in Non- Clinical AreasMichele Thurston Post-workshop testMichele Thurston Evaluation/ FeedbackZainah AL-Ghamdi 4/14/2014Improving Teaching Methods

3. Objectives: K) Staff will be able to identify teaching strategies that can be used in clinical and non- clinical area. S) Attendees will demonstrate skills and strategies for teaching. A) Staff will recognize the appropriate of using a particular teaching method according to situation. Intended Audience: KSA INTAPT 2013/2014 group. INTAPT instructors. 4/14/2014Improving Teaching Methods Team Charter Role/ ResponsibilityTeam member Meeting arrangementsMichele Thurston CommunicationGeraldine Frasier Presentation/ HandoutZainah AL-Ghamdi Topic ResearchZainah AL-Ghamdi, Geraldine Frasier, and Michele Thurston “Coming together is a beginning. Keeping together is progress. Working together is success.” - Henry Ford

4. 4/14/2014Improving Teaching Methods Hobbies Family Travel Food Best memory Wish / Dream

5. 4/14/2014Improving Teaching Methods General Teaching Teaching in Clinical Area Teaching in Non- Clinical Areas 5 minutes Handout Page:3

6. GENERAL TEACHING ADULT LEARNING THEORY – “ LEARNER CENTERED” Presenter : Zainah AL-Ghamdi

7. 4/14/2014Improving Teaching Methods Adult Learning Theory Malcolm Knowles “ Father of adult learning theory “. Six Characteristics of adult learners : Adults are internally motivated and self-directed Adults bring life experiences and knowledge to learning experiences Adults are goal oriented Adults are relevancy oriented Adults are practical Adult learners like to be respected

8. 4/14/2014Improving Teaching Methods Learner – Centered The students needs, backgrounds and goals are taken into consideration. Students engage in a variety of format ( written, aural, oral, visual, kinetics. Student participate “Actively “. The teacher “ Facilitate and monitors the learning process “. Students practice on their own learning. Learning is a discovery. The students monitors self- correction skills. The teacher monitors from a “ distance “. Share responsibility for learning.

9. How do you know what their needs are ? 4/14/2014Improving Teaching Methods Example : Needs assessment (K-W-L). Handout Page : 4

10. 4/14/2014Improving Teaching Methods Needs Assessment Needs Assessments are used to : Identify strategic priorities. Define results to be accomplished Guide decisions related to appropriate actions to be taken Effective way to determine what your students want to learn, and what they feel they need to learn. Can be elaborate or very simple Appropriate to level of the students.

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12. How to Assess Learning Styles: What’s your learning Style? 4/14/2014Improving Teaching Methods A= Visual B= Audio C= Kinetics

13. 4/14/2014Improving Teaching Methods Consider using:Learning Styles Case studies and discussions about theories and research Learn best with abstract concepts and lectures ( Audio) Demonstrations and videos, images, and slides Learn best while observing others ( Visual ) Role playing and other experiential activities Learn best from exercises ( Kinetic) knowledge of one's learning styles can be used to increase self- awareness about their strengths and weaknesses as learners. encouraging learners to become knowledgeable about their own learning and that of others.

14. Be the guide on the side. Clear objectives. Make it relevant to their life experience. Consider students goals and needs prior starting. Implement different teaching methods. 4/14/2014Improving Teaching Methods

15. Activity Draw a caricature of how teaching was and how it transformed. From a Non- Learner Centered to Learner – Centered approach. 4/14/2014Improving Teaching Methods

16. TEACHING IN THE CLINICAL AREA. Presenter: Geraldine Fraser

17. Best Clinical Teachers From a students perception what qualities make a good clinical instructor? Discuss in groups.

18. Characteristics of the “best” clinical teachers Morgan & Knox (1987)

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20. Reflective Practice The recalling of thoughts and memories from past experiences. Construction of new knowledge by critical examination of previous knowledge and feelings.

21. Reflection in practice. Establish a climate of trust. What was the experience? How do I feel? Would I do anything differently? Can I can compare this to another experience?

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23. Coaching Collaborative relationship. Time Limited and Focused. Encourage. Motivate. Instill confidence.

24. One Minute Preceptor Model 1. Get a commitment. 2. Probe for supporting evidence. 3. Reinforce what was done right. 4. Correct mistakes 5. Teach a general principle 6. Conclusion.

25. Case Based Teaching and Clinical Problem Solving Adults are motivated to learn by more socially relevant topics. Adult learners have immediate application for problem solving. (Knowles,2008).

26. Direct Instruction

28. TEACHING METHODS IN THE NON CLINICAL AREA By Michele Thurston

29. ‘’THEY MAY FORGET WHAT YOU SAID BUT THEY WILL NEVER FORGET HOW YOU MADE THEM FEEL’’ Carol Buchner

30. OBJECTIVES Discuss/ Demonstrate effective teaching methods which can be utilized with individuals, as well as small and large groups

31. TEACHING TIPS Identify opportunities for teaching Enable learning in your everyday practice Plan ahead Set agenda Create a positive atmosphere Focus on task at hand Promote individual involvement

32. TEACHING TIPS Vary teaching methods Provide relevant information Observe group process/Promote team building and collaboration Summarize group discussion Evaluate MAKE IT FUN

33. TEACHING AND LEARNING METHODS Prepare, Prepare and Prepare Facilitate the integration of knowledge, skills and attitudes (enable) Interact, share and learn in groups Explain Discuss Debate

34. TEACHING AND LEARNING METHODS Seminars and tutorials Computer based teaching and learning Problem based learning Feedback and reflective practice Icebreaking activities – builds trust, respect and support Role plays Simulations and games Quizzes/Scavenger Hunts Power points/videos

35. TEACHING METHODS Questions and quizzes Handouts and Diagrams Data analysis and interpretation Brainstorms and buzz group Problems and cases Group Dynamics/Managing the group Lectures Small group teaching methods and discussion techniques

36. ‘LEARNING CENTREDNESS’ Use a learner centered approach i.e. putting the learner’s needs at the center of activities

37. TEACHING STRATEGIES PREPARE Choose your topic Research your audience Brainstorm Identify learning outcomes Produce a lesson plan and comfortable learning environment Prepare the learners/Learning Plans Deliver Reflect

38. CHARACTERISTICS Enthusiastic Organized/Prepared Understanding/Empathetic Skills in teaching and managing learning Facilitator Flexible/Fair Respectful

39. CONCLUSION TEACHING IS A FORM OF COMMUNICATION

40. COMMUNICATION SKILLS IN FACILITATING GROUPS

41. OBJECTIVE  Describe essential elements of communication in group facilitation

42.  Communication skills are the foundation for group facilitation – individual and group level  Group facilitation skills are designed to create a sense of connection within an entire group, between group members as well as with the leader.

43. Communication 55% Body Language 38% Tone & Inflection 7% Words

44. Non-Verbal  Eye contact  Body language  Posture  Facial Expressions  Gestures  Vocal patterns

45.  Beliefs and expectations  Multi-cultures/ Language/Accents  Male/female  Age  Medical condition  Stress Barriers to Communication

46. SUMMARY  Be real, direct and genuine  Sense of humor  Empathetic  Interested in Group Discussion  Create a safe and comfortable environment  Encourage open and honest reflection

47. CONCLUSION  Communication skills – the human connection is the key to successful group facilitation

48. PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER IMPROVING TEACHING METHODS IN NON- CLINICAL AREA

49. SKILLS FOR GROUP INTERACTION  Active Listening with Attending Behaviors – appropriate eye contact, attentive body language and vocal style that indicates interest  Open Invitation to Talk/Teams  Encouraging and Paraphrasing  Reflective feelings  Clarification/Summarization

50. FACILITATION CHARACTERISTICS  Group facilitation skills are designed to create a sense of connection with an entire group, between group members including the leader.  The secret of great facilitation is a group process that flows – with it will flow the group’s ideas, solutions and decisions.

51. FACILTATORS TOOL BOX  Ice breakers - Easing group contribution  Flip Charts/Posters/Art/Games and other teaching aides  Multi-voting – Choosing fairly between many options  Brainstorming – Generating many radical ideas  Role playing – Preparing for difficult situations

52. FACILITATORS STRATEGIES  Strategy Tools – Tools and techniques that help you develop creative solutions to the problems  Creativity tools – Tools that help you develop creative solutions to problems  Problem solving tools  Decision making techniques

53. REMEMBER  Set Ground Rules  Set the scene  Get things flowing  Keep up momentum and energy  Listen, engage and include  Monitor checkpoints and summarize

54.  Create a group process and an environment in which it can flourish  Enable the group to reach a successful decision, solution or conclusion

55. SUMMARY  Establish rapport  Good communication skills – verbal and non verbal  Good problem solving and listening skills  Provide a comfortable and safe learning environment  Use effective learning methods – icebreakers, power points, videos, role playing, brainstorming etc.

56.  TELL ME, I FORGET.  SHOW ME, I REMEMBER.  INVOLVE ME, I UNDERSTAND. Ancient Chinese proverb

57. Post Workshop Test 4/14/2014Improving Teaching Methods Handout Page: 7

58. Evaluation/Feedback 4/14/2014Improving Teaching Methods Evaluation/ Feedback