Analysis of Examination Questions
Mohsin Rasho
Valparaiso University
NUR 641
“I have neither given nor received, nor have I tolerated others' use of unauthorized aid.” Mohsin Rasho
Objectives for the authentic, brain based, and deep learning concepts
1. Define authentic learning; brain based learning and deep learning concepts.
2. Differentiate the role of the faculty and the student during authentic learning, brain based learning and deep learning concepts.
3. Compare the advantages and disadvantages of authentic learning, brain based learning and deep learning concepts.
4. Describe the application…show more content… (short answer) ( 10 points)
8) What are the basic elements of an authentic learning experience and how would a faculty member use these concepts when teaching nursing students? (essay question) ( 23 points)
Answers guide, rationale, and references
1)
• Correct answer is: (False)
a. Rationale: cost containment is the responsibility of every health-care provider.
• Incorrect answer is: (True)
b. Rationale: cost containment is the responsibility of every health-care provider, and is not just executive leadership team.
• Reference:
Diffenderfer, S. Taylor, J., Snyder, K., & Malcolm, D. (2006). Providing patient value while achieving quality, safety, and cost-effectiveness. In J., D. Taylor, J., Z. Pinczuk. (3rd ed.), In health care financial management for nurse managers (pp.168-214). Sudbury, Mass.: Jones and Bartlett.
2)
• Correct answer is:
1. (a)
2. (a)
3. (b)
4. (a)
5. (b)
Rationale: Episodic memories, semantic memories, and memory that was learned by effort are considered explicit memory. Memory that is automatically learned and memory that was learned easily are implicit…show more content… Rationale: professors can to help their students to remember information using the principles of Authentic Learning, Brain Based Learning and Deep Brain Learning based on elicit emotion, communicate with visuals, repeat information, and break down concepts.
• Reference:
Restaino, R. (2011). Gain attention, enhance memory, and improve learning with brain-based strategies. The Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing, 42(5), 199-200. doi:10.3928/00220124-20110421-04
6)
• Correct answer: Emotions are drivers for learning. Emotion also has a strong influence on learning, and instructors should incorporate emotion into learning to make it more memorable. However, emotional stimuli must be carefully planned and balanced, in order to prevent students from shifting into “survival mode”. If students are forced into survival mode, learning will not occur (Sorensen, E. (2006)).
• Reference:
Sorensen, E. (2006). Brain based learning. In Enhancing learning through technology (p. 304,305). Hershey, PA: Information Science Pub.
7)
• Correct
