Abstract The paper addresses postpartum teaching to a 30-year old female who will ideally be able to manage most postpartum symptoms according to what she learns during the teaching session. The paper provides assessments of the learner, the teacher and the resources required for the session and provides a thorough teaching plan detailing cognitive, affective and psychomotor learning objectives. The paper also provides a subject and content outline, a rationale for the teaching strategies used for the project and an evaluation of the learner, the teacher and the resources used in the project.
Outline:
Assessment of the Learner
Assessment of the Teacher
Assessment of Resources
Teaching Plan
Evaluation of Learner
Evaluation of Teacher
Evaluation of Resources
From the Paper "One of the most important factors in learner assessment is an acknowledgement of diversity: diversity of background and also a diversity of learning styles. Stilborne & Williams (1996) point out the unique features of adult learners: including motivation, self-directedness, circumstances, and personal learning styles. Taking into account the wide range of worldviews held by mothers may be one of the most important foundations for the teaching project. A teacher can help a student learn best by respecting individual differences. Assessment of the learner therefore begins by determining (a) the learner's cultural background, medical history, and prior experience with childbirth; (b) the learner's attitude toward motherhood; (c) the learner's attitude toward health care; and (d) the learner's learning style. It is also important to determine what postpartum symptoms, if any, the new mother has experienced to date."
