EFFECTIVE INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN AND TEACHING SKILLS FOR THE DIETITIAN
Arguably, the dietetic practitioner’s primary role in nearly every practice setting is to be an educator. A dietitian’s competence in effective teaching greatly impacts the learner experience. We must start with the planning process. Whether pursuing or currently involved in formal or non-formal education for group settings, this short course will help prepare you in becoming a well-planned instructor, facilitator, and coordinator of nutrition education programs.
Upon successful completion of this one-hour course, the participant should be able to:
- Describe the 9 components of the instructional design process.
- Develop and plan for performance objectives based on cognitive, affective, and psychomotor learning domains.
- Identify appropriate instructional strategies and methods based on educational needs of the learner.
- Apply the "Backwards Design" and "Integrated Design" methods to ensure instructional planning is complete.
Live Event Date:
Mar 12, 2020
Learning Need Codes (LNC):
6020, 6030, 6050, 6060
Performance Indicators/Learning Objectives: 9.2.1, 9.3.2, 9.4.2, 9.5.4
Target Audience: Dietetic practitioners (and students) seeking educational skills enhancement
Total Cost:
$18 ($18.00 per credit)
About the Presenter: Drew Hemler, MSc, RD, CDN, FAND
Drew Hemler is local, state, and national award-winning registered dietitian, practicing in both the U.S. and Canada. He provides a wide variety of direct and consulting nutrition education and communications services for businesses and individuals across New York state and Toronto, Canada.
Drew currently serves as Social Media Manager for the New York State Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, as well as former Communications Editor, Conference Chairman, and Taskforce Committee Member.
