A nursing dean is telling an applicant for a nursing faculty position that the school uses "learning-centered education" in which students are responsible for active learning and faculty members serve as guides
The potential faculty member labels the style of teaching at this college as based on __________ theories. a. behaviorist
b. change
c. cognitive
d. humanistic
C
Cognitive theories detail active engagement in learning while designing activities that link new knowledge to old. A learning-centered environment would fit this description.
Behaviorist theory includes presenting material from simple to complex with minimal learner engagement. This would be best observed in lectures.
Change theories are most often used in patient teaching and include assessing readiness to learn and recognizing that changes must be congruent with the patient's values.
Humanistic theory would encourage students to set their own goals for the learning experience.
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