
The UAB Train the Trainer Experience: Teaching Geriatrics to Change Behavior
University of Alabama School of Medicine
University of Alabama School of Medicine
Sponsor:
Donald W. Reynolds Foundation
POGOe Id:
21018
Posted:
01/01/2013
Updated:
01/01/2013
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Abstract:
This product guides the user through a four-hour workshop aimed at teaching clinician educators how to teach four geriatrics topics: delirium, medication management, health literacy, and dementia. A variety of innovative teaching techniques are integrated into each topic area. There is an introductory session on adult learning theory, and all teaching techniques introduced in the workshop are based in these theories. All materials needed to teach the four topics are included in the guide.
Educational objectives:
- Name three key principles of adult learning theory.
- Describe three instructional techniques that illustrate principles of adult learning theory.
- Teach three key points about each of the following topics: delirium, dementia, medication management and health literacy.
Additional information/Special implementation requirements or guidelines:
Instructors that wish to present selected components of the experience will need to download the facilitators guide and only selected materials.
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Estimated time to complete:
More than 3 hours
Suggested Citation:
Caroline Harada. The UAB Train the Trainer Experience: Teaching Geriatrics to Change Behavior. POGOe - Portal of Geriatrics Online Education; 2013 Available from: http://www.pogoe.org/productid/21018
