Critical Thinking Strategies Case Study

Angela Broughton, Claudette Johnson, Deborah Knutson, Eileen Padilla &

Danica Stout

Grand Canyon UniversityNUR: 649E Nursing Education Seminar II

Professor Jacquie Lisicki May 22, 2013

Learner Objectives

Upon completion of the program, participants will be able to:Describe the pathophysiology of CHF and how the diagnosis of CHF is determined.

Learner Objectives

Explain the difference between systolic and diastolic heart failure and the importance of assessing left ventricular function in suspected CHF patients

Learner Objectives

Describe the role of appropriate medications for CHF patients

Identify the components of appropriate discharge planning for CHF patients.

Evaluation Methods for Objectives

Observation

Participation

Evaluation Methods for Objectives

Pre/Post Test

Diagram fill-in

Evaluation Methods for Objectives

Interactive Case Scenarios

Simulation Lab

Observation

Advantages

Immediate feedback

Assess Attitude and Values

Immediate mediation

Participation

Advantages

Easy preparation

Inexpensive

Immediate Feedback

Evaluation Advantages & Disadvantages

Pre & Post Test

Advantages

Efficient assessment

Assess performance and knowledge

Diagram

Advantages

Good for visual students

Compact way to convey information

Interesting, convincing, forceful

Quick way to visualize information

Evaluation Advantages & Disadvantages

Evaluation Advantages & Disadvantages

Interactive Case Scenarios

Advantages

Participatory

Assess problem solving skills

Application of knowledge and skill

Simulation Lab

Advantages

Realistic, Interactive

Immediate Specific Feedback

Integrate theory and practice

Promotes independence

Acceptable Outcomes

Pre & Post Designed Testing- Cognitive Domain

Does not pre-determine how a student can learn, however can determine knowledge base

Analyzes conclusions drawn from the information in lecture form.

Assesses knowledge learned in the class (in post testing).

Acceptable Outcomes

Observation & Simulation- PsychomotorDomain Teach, learn and practice Safe environment Encourages close interaction in learning Ultimate level is at skill performance-

automatic without practice needed.

Acceptable Outcomes

Participation/Discussion- Audio Domain Active learning should be encouraged Discuss CHF in a report of the consequences

on diet and medication non-compliance Discuss in this same report that patient

contribution and taking action in diet and medications make a big difference in how they feel.

Assessment Model for Evaluation Design

CIPP Decision-Oriented Evaluation Framework

Context Input Process Product

CIPP Evaluation Model

Context Evaluation– Identify target population– Needs assessment (pre/post testing, observation)– Textbook knowledge applied to practice

CIPP Evaluation Model

Input Evaluation– Identifies & assesses:

System capabilitiesAlternative program strategiesProcedural designs for implementationStudent plan of care & interventions

CIPP Evaluation Model

Process Evaluation– Detects defects– Advantages vs. disadvantages– Evaluate performance, time

management, documentation– Simulation-Educators can

observe & intervene

CIPP Evaluation Model

Product Evaluation– Collect description/Analysis of Outcomes– Prioritization of goals and outcomes– Interpret results

Conclusion

Evaluation is accomplished through observation, participation, pre/post testing, diagrams, case studies, and simulation.

Effective evaluation strategies must consider the purpose, advantages and disadvantages of the evaluation tool.

CIPP Evaluation Framework-measures weaknesses/strengths, provides alternative options/information for decision makers

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