Learning Styles Module: Open for Antiracism (OFAR)
Overview
Textbooks & Other Resource Links Finnegan, Lisa. 2020. Medical Terminology in a Flash: A Multiple Learning Styles Approach (4 th Edition).
Publisher FA Davis 2020
ISBN 9780803689534
OFAR Module
Module 1- Learning Styles
Visual-Auditory-Verbal-Kinesthetic
Learning style theory suggests that individuals learn information in different ways according to their unique abilities and traits. Therefore, although all humans are similar, the ways in which you best perceive, understand, and remember information may be somewhat different from the ways other people learn.
In truth, all people possess a combination of styles. You may be especially strong in one style and less so in others. You may be strong in two or three areas or may be equally strong in all areas. As you learn about the styles described in this chapter, you may begin to recognize your preferences and will then be able to modify your study activities accordingly. Try using multiple learning styles as you study rather than choosing one in particular. This will help you make the most of your valuable time, enhance your learning, and support you in doing your very best in future classes.
Sensory Learning Styles
Experts have identified numerous learning styles and have given them various names. Some are described in an abstract and complex manner, whereas others are relatively simple and easy to grasp. For ease of understanding, this book uses the learning styles associated with your senses. You use your senses to see and hear information. You use touch and manipulation or your sense of taste or smell. You may find it useful to think aloud as you discuss new information with someone else. Because the senses are so often involved in the acquisition of new information, many learning styles are named accordingly: visual, auditory, verbal, and kinesthetic (hands-on or tactile).
In this chapter you will learn about the different learning styles and will also be able to determine what learning style or combination of styles are you.
Mrs. Bravo
Action Plan
The OFAR Action Plan consists of the following interventions.
- Review different nursing OER Resources for Medical Terminology
- Evaluate the content of OER Resources is appropriated and aligns to curriculum, SLO’s and Course Objectives.
- Present to Faculty for better feedback.
- Propose OER resources to curriculum committee and nursing faculty
- Integrate an antiracism classroom Module 1 section providing a survey to students to help identify high risk students and to better serve student population.
- Ensure class content delivers in different learning styles.
- Integrate action plan to syllabus and curriculum.
- Review all material and OER resources for appropriateness
- Test the course environment with other faculty and possibly student volunteers for feedback and constructive critique.
- Implement Action Plan and Anti-Racism Classroom into canvas.
Course Description
Course of study is designed to develop competency in the accurate use of medical vocabulary to include anatomy, physiology, diseases, and descriptive terms to prepare students for entry-level positions as medical transcribers, clinical editors, health insurance processors, patient administration specialists
OFAR Module
1. Identify Anti-racism in the classroom
2. Complete The VARK Questionnaire
The assessment consists of 16 questions related to your learning strengths and weaknesses.
The following is the direct link to go to the VARK ASSESSMENT (Links to an external site.)
Objectives
After completing the questionnaire you will be able to identify your learning styles and preferences.
The results will provide you with tools and suggestions to facilitate your learning.
Assignment
Submit a your results to the assignment tab.