Module Components

• Overview
• Assignment

Topics

• Developmental Stages of Learning
• Generational Learners
• Adult Learners
• What is Your Learning Style?
• Right vs. Left Brain
• Multiple Intelligence
• Assessing Learning Styles
• Motivation
• Cultural Differences

Nurs 787 - Theory Teaching and Learning

Module 2: Contexts of Learning and Learner Characteristics

Overview

In this module, you will explore various approaches used to identify learners’ developmental levels and learning styles. This is critical to understanding the rationale for selecting the most appropriate teaching approach (or combination of approaches) based on the developmental status of the learner. Once an approach has been selected, the learner must understand their learning style in order to fulfill the stated learning objectives.

Individuals also bring a constellation of unique and shared characteristics to learning experience. This module highlights some key learner characteristics, their impact on learning and their implications for teaching for optimal outcomes.

Objectives

At the conclusion of this module, the learner will be able to:

• Identify a variety of learning styles
• Identify different methods of assessing learning styles
• Explore approaches to assessing learning needs
• Identify the implications of developmental stages on learning.
• Suggest learning strategies that are most conducive to learning style
• Describe different characteristics that learners bring to an educational experience

Required Readings

• Bastable, 6th ed.:
• CH 4: p. 149-169
• CH 5: p. 181-218
• CH 6: p. 225-236, 242-258
• CH 8: p. 329-337, 348-370

Directions

Read the module and suggested readings within the module. Then complete the assignment for the module.