Teaching and Learning: An Interactive Approach Wendy Sandoval, PhD, RD, CDE Training Officer IHS Nutrition and Dietetics Training Program

Goals of Lifestyle Education Increase knowledge and skills Effective Self-Management Desirable Clinical Outcomes Prevention/Reduction of Complications Optimal Quality of Life

Question: What is the most important skill you want to get out of this workshop? Take a minute or so to reflect and then write it down.

What makes teaching and learning successful? Think of an example of a ‘successful’ teaching experience you have had. What made it successful?

Teaching Tips Make it fun Enjoy yourself; they will enjoy it too Be enthusiastic Be knowledgeable, respectful Attractive presentation Know your audience

Adult Learning Theory Years of experience and knowledge Established values, beliefs and opinions Learning is enhanced by feedback, practice, repetition and immediate use

Adult Learning Theory Interested in problem solving Self-directed Prefer to participate actively in the process Relate new knowledge to what they already know Learn in different ways

Learning Styles Complete the self-assessment “Your Learning Style” Learning –a. Auditory –b. Visual –c. Kinesthetic (Combination)

Learning Styles Include a variety of techniques and strategies in each education session Target all three learning styles Helps create an environment for success Helps enhance learning and memory

How much do we remember? 10% of what we read 20% of what we hear 30% of what we see 50% of what we see and hear 70% of what we say 90% of what we hear, say and do

Interactive Learning Strategies Questions Voting Paired Sharing One-Minute Essay Storytelling Case Studies Talking circles Role Playing Values Clarification Exercises Brainstorming Experiment with One Thing Problem-Solving –Small Group –Peer Teaching/

Interactive Learning Strategies Imagining Games Demonstration Skills training Audiovisual aids Print materials Guest speakers Computers/ Interactive Home work/self-study modules Self-assessment Facilitated Group Discussion

What are your plans? Teaching Tips Characteristics of Adult Learners Interactive Learning Strategies Enhancing learning and memory

I hear and I forget, I see and I remember, I do and I understand ---Old Chinese Proverb