Nrsg 433: Teaching Methods In Nursing Education Question Paper
Nrsg 433: Teaching Methods In Nursing Education
Course:Nursing
Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers
Exam Year:2012
KENYA METHODIST UNIVERSITY
END OF 2''ND ''TRIMESTER (EVENING) 2012 EXAMINATIONS
SCHOOL : MEDICINE & HEALTH SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT : NURSING
UNIT CODE : NRSG 433
UNIT TITLE : TEACHING METHODS IN NURSING EDUCATION
TIME : 3 HOURS
SECTION A: ''''''ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS (20 MARKS)
MCQs
Select one answer from among the four possible answers provided.
Each correct answer attracts 1 mark.
Question One
An objective is referred to as specific because;
It is classified.
It addresses a very specific area of content to be covered.
It is covered after a whole instructional entity.
All of the above.
Question Two
The following are examples of educational objectives in cognitive domain except;
To name two parts of the body.
To explain two causes of the Second World War.
To be able to sing a song without mistakes.
To determine the effective method in solving a problem.
Question Three
The following are true about a theory except;
A theory provides a general explanation for observations.
A theory predicts behaviour.
A theory is changed as a result of experience.
All of the above.
Question Four
The learning process includes all of these phases except;
Attention.
Acquisition.
Transfer.
Behaviour.
Question Five
Operant conditioning refers to;
Learning that is skill based.
Learning that is facilitated through reinforcement.
Learning that is repeated.
All of the above.
Question Six
The following are theories of learning except;
Adult learning (Andragogy).
Action learning.
Experiential learning.
Pragmatic learning.
Question Seven
Teaching strategies refer to;
Overall way in which the process of instruction is organized and executed.
Teacher centered approach.
Student centered approach.
All of the above.
Question Eight
Which of the following is not an advantage of the discussion method of teaching?
Allows students to share ideas.
Inquiry – oriented.
Increase learner participation.
Provides learner opportunity to acquire language.
Question Nine
Among the following factors, identify the one which does NOT influence choice of clinical activities;
Philosophy and goals of program.
Characteristics of clinical setting.
Learner needs.
Clinical setting policies.
Question Ten
Grand rounds enable students to;
Identify patient’s problems and issues in clinical practice.
Dialogue with patients.
Develop relationships with members of the team.
All of the above
Question Eleven
A nursing round helps students to;
Critique each others work.
Evaluate effectiveness of nursing and interdisciplinary teams.
Both ’a’ and ’b’
All the above.
Question Twelve
Summative evaluation of clinical learning performance;
Certifies competency.
Determines what can be learned.
Both ’a’ and ’b’.
None of the above.
Question Thirteen
Simulation as a method of clinical teaching may;
Be designed for formative evaluation.
Be valuable for evaluating critical thinking.
Be used for analysis of critical event.
Use multimedia.
Question Fourteen
The preceptor-student relationship promotes;
Professionalism.
Socialization.
Competency.
All of the above.
Question Fifteen
The following is a quality for a clinical teacher;
Skill in clinical teaching.
Clinical assessment skill.
Oral eloquence.
Well groomed appearance.
Question Sixteen
Write True of False in the provided booklet against the following statements. Each correct response attracts 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 and lack of uniformity.
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 behaviour to explain learning.
The system approach model with quality control element 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 process. (6 Marks)
Question Three
Explain the purpose of system approach to instruction. (6 Marks)
Question Four
Discuss the four components of a learning objective. (8 Marks)
Question Five
Explain types of written clinical learning assignments. (8 Marks)
Question Six
Explain two methods used to evaluate clinical learning performance. (4 Marks)
''SECTION C: ''ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS (40 Marks)
Question One
Ms. Mwanzia aged 22 years old has been referred to the youth center where you are working, with poor school performance.
Discuss five barriers to effective classroom communication.
(10 Marks)
Discuss any two domains of learning.
(8 Marks)
Question Two
Discuss three types of objectives tests.
(6 Marks)
Explain three qualities of a good Test Instrument.
(6 Marks)
Discuss five steps followed in the process of clinical teaching.
(10 Marks)
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