In this journal I will be discussing three topics. These topics include: determinants of learning, developmental stages of the learner, and gender, socioeconomic, and cultural attributes of the learner.
Determinants of learning must first be decided prior to any teaching being done. The nurse needs to assess for things such as the learner’s readiness to learn, the learning needs, and how the learner learns best. Readiness to learn is deciding at the best time to teach, or the best time the learner will receive the information. For example, if the learner is in a lot of pain, this would not be the best time to expect him to receive any educational information and retain it. Learning needs refers to determining what exactly the learner needs …show more content…
Gender plays a role in education by the teacher having an understanding that typically men and women have different traits. For instance, typically men are more aggressive in nature and women are more comforting and can be influenced by suggestions more easily. Women are more likely to seek health care for issues than men. Socioeconomic characteristics are important to take into account with teaching. Disadvantaged people have lower incomes, educational levels, and literacy levels. These things play a role in their health practice, readiness to learn, and financial ability to afford health care. People of higher socioeconomic backgrounds tend to live longer lives and have better health (Bastable, 2013). Lastly, culture can play a large role in teaching. There may not be any one way to teach someone from a different culture, it is important to note that when teaching someone of a different culture the teacher should take into account the learners customs and beliefs. While safety is important, some cultures may do things differently than our own. This should be respected so long as it is not harmful to the learner or contraindicated (Galanti,
Determinants of learning must first be decided prior to any teaching being done. The nurse needs to assess for things such as the learner’s readiness to learn, the learning needs, and how the learner learns best. Readiness to learn is deciding at the best time to teach, or the best time the learner will receive the information. For example, if the learner is in a lot of pain, this would not be the best time to expect him to receive any educational information and retain it. Learning needs refers to determining what exactly the learner needs …show more content…
Gender plays a role in education by the teacher having an understanding that typically men and women have different traits. For instance, typically men are more aggressive in nature and women are more comforting and can be influenced by suggestions more easily. Women are more likely to seek health care for issues than men. Socioeconomic characteristics are important to take into account with teaching. Disadvantaged people have lower incomes, educational levels, and literacy levels. These things play a role in their health practice, readiness to learn, and financial ability to afford health care. People of higher socioeconomic backgrounds tend to live longer lives and have better health (Bastable, 2013). Lastly, culture can play a large role in teaching. There may not be any one way to teach someone from a different culture, it is important to note that when teaching someone of a different culture the teacher should take into account the learners customs and beliefs. While safety is important, some cultures may do things differently than our own. This should be respected so long as it is not harmful to the learner or contraindicated (Galanti,