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Nrsg 471:Teaching Methods In Nursing Education Question Paper

Nrsg 471:Teaching Methods In Nursing Education

Course:Nursing Education

Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers

Exam Year:2012

KENYA METHODIST UNIVERSITY

END OF 3''RD ''TRIMESTER 2012 (EVENING) EXAMINATIONS
SCHOOL : MEDICINE & HEALTH SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT : NURSING
UNIT CODE : NRSG 471
UNIT TITLE : TEACHING METHODS IN NURSING EDUCATION
TIME : 3 HOURS

INSTRUCTIONS: Answer all questions in the booklet

SECTION A: MCQS (20 MARKS)

For questions 1 – 15, select the most appropriate answer amongst the four A, B, C, or D. Each correct answer earns a mark.

Question One

An objective is referred to as specific because;

It is covered after a whole instructional entity.
It is classified.
It addresses a very specific area of content to be covered.
All of the above.

Question Two

The learning process includes all of these phases EXCEPT:

Acquisition.
Transfer.
Behavior.
Attention.

Question Three

Grand rounds enable students to;

Dialogue with patients.
Develop relationships with members of the team.
Identify patients’ problems and issues in clinical practice.
All of the above.

Question Four

Teaching strategies refer to;

Overall way in which the process of instruction is organized and executed.
Student centered approach.
Teacher centered approach.
All of the above.

Question Five

The following is a quality for a clinical teacher;

Clinical assessment skill.
Oral eloquence.
Well groomed appearance.
Skill in clinical teaching.

Question Six

A nursing round helps students to;

Evaluate effectiveness of nursing and interdisciplinary teams.
Critique each others work.
Both ’a’ and ’b’.
None of the above.

Question Seven

The following are examples of educational objectives in cognitive domain EXCEPT;

To determine the affective method in solving a problem.
To name two parts of the body.
To be able to sing a song without mistakes.
To explain two causes of the Second World War.

Question Eight

Operant conditioning refers to;

Learning that is repeated.
Learning that is skill based.
Learning that is facilitated through reinforcement.
All of the above.

Question Nine

The following are theories of learning EXCEPT;

Experiential learning.
Action learning.
Adult learning (Andragogy)
Pragmatic learning.

Question Ten

Which of the following is not an advantage of the discussion method of teaching?

Inquiry – oriented.
Allows students to share ideas.
Provides learner opportunity to acquire language.
Increases learner participation.

Question Eleven

The preceptor student relationship promotes;

Socialization.
Competency.
Professionalism.
All of the above.

Question Twelve

Simulation as a method of clinical teaching may;

Use multimedia.
Be designed for formative evaluation.
Be valuable for evaluating critical thinking.
Be used for analysis of critical event.

Question Thirteen

Summative evaluation of clinical learning performance;

Determines what can be learned.
Certifies competency.
Both ’a’ and ’b’.
All of the above.

Question Fourteen

The following are true about a theory EXCEPT;

A theory predicts behavior.
A theory is changed as a result of experience.
A theory provides a general explanation for observations
All of the above.

Question Fifteen

Among the following factors, identify the one which does NOT influence choice of clinical activities during clinical placement;

Learner needs.
Clinical setting policies.
Characteristics of clinical setting.
Philosophy and goals of program.

Question Sixteen

Write ’T’ for TRUE OR ’F’ for FALSE as a respond against statements ’a-j’ below. Each correct response will earn ½ mark.

General objectives take a relatively long period to be achieved.
Clinical teachers do not have the sole responsibility for selecting the clinical learning setting.
In essay questions, scoring is unreliable because of the time factor.
In order to cater for a slow learner, the teacher should make the school work look important and relevant to their life.
Visual communication is highly recommended for teachers in some discipline.
When preparing a lesson plan, time is a very crucial factor.
Heuristic teaching strategies are student centered.
Behaviorism learning theory does not rely on overt behavior to explain learning.
The quality control system approach model is considered teacher centered.
Affective domain learning does not deal with valuing.

SECTION B: ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS (40 MARKS)

Question One
Discuss the factors that determine the choice of an instructional strategy. (8 Marks)

Question Two

Explain the application of cognitive theory to teaching and learning. (6 Marks)

Question Three
Explain the purpose of system approach to instruction. (6 Marks)

Question Four
Describe the four components of a learning objective. (8 Marks)

Question Five
Explain four types of written clinical learning assignments. (8 Marks)

Question Six

Explain two methods used to evaluate clinical learning performance. (4 Marks)

SECTION C: LONG ANSWER QUESTIONS (40 MARKS)

Question One

Ms Mwanzia aged 22 years old has been referred to the youth center where you work. The school is concerned with her poor school performance.

Discuss five barriers to effective classroom communication.

(10 Marks)

Describe any two domains to learning.

(8 Marks)

Question Two

Discuss three types of objective tests.

(6 marks)

Explain three qualities of a good test instrument.

(6 Marks)

Discuss the five steps of clinical teaching process.

(10 Marks)

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