Module Components

• Overview
• Assignments

Topics

• Learning Theories and Objectives
• Lecture
• Instructional Media
• Panel

Nurs 791 - INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES AND ASSESSMENT

Module 3: Teacher Intensive Strategies

Learning Theories and Objectives

Lecture is arguably the most tried and true of all teaching strategies. However, it has fallen out of vogue in some circles as a result of the trend to integrate more interactive and experiential teaching strategies into the learning environment. Nevertheless, there are clearly situations in which the lecture remains the best way to disseminate information in an effective way.

Lecture is best for teaching learning objectives in the cognitive domain and is based on a variety of learning theories including communication theory and cognitive learning theory. As efforts are made to target the adult learner, elements of Knowles' Theory are increasingly more integrated into lectures, including allowing for more participation from the learners through discussion, question and answer periods, case studies, and guest presenters, among other methods.

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Learner's Style / Learning Environment

A lecture is NOT for every time, person, and place. There are characteristics of both the learner and the learning environment for which lecture is an appropriate teaching strategy.

The Learner's Style	The Learning Environment
Can be at a variety of developmental levels, preferably adult.	Teacher has maximum control and determines what content will be taught (“The Sage on the Stage”).
Preferred by novice learners with minimum knowledge in the content area presented (introductory, basic, or core courses).	Effective in disseminating information to a large group.
Best for those who respond to cognitive learning theory with less feedback or rewards.	Ideally conducted in space that is organized such that all learners can adequately see and hear the lecture.