A nurse decided that a high-risk aggregate most needed education about diabetes. Which of the following would be the best approach when teaching the group?
a. Involve participants in small group activities applying the information.
b. Organize the information into a visual presentation such as a PowerPoint presentation.
c. Share the nurse's expertise directly with the group at a meeting for that purpose.
d. Use handouts and pamphlets with pictures consistent with the local cultural groups throughout.
ANS: A
Most persons do not enjoy lectures, so the nurse must initiate small group involvement and participation. Those with less educational experience are more comfortable in informal learning settings. Visual only presentations, such as power point presentations and handouts are not the best approach to use with adult learners. Sharing of the nurse's expertise is an important part of the teaching process, but will not be effective if the participants are not actively involved in the learning process.
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