TEACHING AND LEARNINGSTRATEGIES

TEACHINGANDLEARNINGSTRATEGIESBasic Guidelines Developawell-definedobjective Assessclientsreadinesstolearn Startwithwhattheclientisconcerned about Assess and start with what theclient already knows; proceedfrom the known to theunknown Startwiththesimpleproceeding to the complex Schedule a review of thecontentConcept: Areas of Learning Domain Knowledge cognitive Skills motor Attitude emotionalTEACHING STRATEGIES

1. Explanation and Description

Address cognitive aspect of learning

2. One-to-one Discussion

Addresses affective and cognitive learning

3. Answering Questions

Cognitive

4. Demonstration

Motor

5. Discovery

Cognitive and Affective

Concept:

Learning is more effective if the learner discovers the content for himself.

(That is, through experience!)

6. Group Discussion

Affective and Cognitive

Sharing feelings during group dynamics7. Practice

Motor8.Printed and Audiovisual Material

9. Role-playing

For pediatric and psychiatric nursing settings10. Modeling

What you say is what you do11. Computer Assisted Learning Programs

Online reviewPROMOTING REST AND SLEEP

Circadian Rhythm

A biological rhythm

A biological clock Regulated from outside the persons bodyTypes of Sleep

1. Rapid Eye Movement Sleep (REM sleep)

Increased brain metabolism and activity

Also called PARADOXICAL SLEEP

Characterized by:

o Vivid dreams

o Easily recalled upon awakening

Concepts!

REM sleep is NOT AS RESTFUL as NON-REM sleep

However, REM sleep is NEEDED

Dreaming is a psychological outlet of pent up emotions

Nursing Alert!

Deprivation of REM sleep results to:

o Irritability

o Restlessness

o Poor concentration

2. Non-Rapid Eye Movement Sleep (Non-REM Sleep)

Deep restful sleep

Benefit is that it restores the body physically and psychologically

(especially for post-operative patients)

Concept!

Deprivation of Non-REM sleep causes:

o Physical exhaustion

o Decreased resistance against infection

Wellness Teachings to Enhance or Promote Sleep

Establish a regular routine

Have adequate exercise at daytime

o Avoid stimulating activity by bedtime

Avoid all types of stimulants

o Caffeine-containing foods

Coffee

Cocoa

Chocolate

Tea

Cola

o Nicotine

o Alcohol

Prolongs the REM stage of sleep

It excites the patient like an anesthetic

Not a stimulant

Avoid shabu

Use the bed mainly for sleep

If unable to sleep, get up and pursue satisfying activity

Drink something warm or hot (except stimulants)

o Milk contains L-tryptophan

o L-tryptophan is an amino acid with a natural sedative effect that

induces one to sleep

Do something HOT!

o Twice-a-week masturbation is ideal

o Facilitates release of tension of the day

Side-to-side turning every two hours with back tapping

Support bedtime rituals

Remove all music in order to sleep