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Derek Malenczak1, Patricia B Nemec1
1Department of Psychiatric Rehabilitation and Counseling Professions, School of Health Professions, Rutgers University.
Psychiatric Rehabilitation Journal
|April 4, 2017
Summary
Educators can enhance learning by addressing executive functioning and memory challenges. Implementing targeted strategies improves knowledge acquisition and job performance for all learners.
Area of Science:
- Cognitive psychology
- Educational strategies
- Workforce development
Background:
- Educators and trainers face challenges in facilitating learning.
- Cognitive needs, including executive functioning and memory, impact learning outcomes.
- Supporting these cognitive skills is crucial for effective training.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present strategies for educators and trainers to address executive functioning and memory challenges.
- To enhance learning and goal achievement in academic settings.
- To improve employee knowledge and skills in psychiatric rehabilitation through training.
Main Methods:
- Drawing from authors' professional experience.
- Reviewing relevant literature on learning and cognitive strategies.
- Describing practical implementation of strategies for educators and trainers.
Main Results:
- Strategies can minimize challenges related to executive functioning and memory.
- Implementation leads to better engagement with learners.
- Positive effects on knowledge and skill acquisition are observed.
Conclusions:
- Supporting cognitive skills like planning, attention, memory, and reasoning benefits all learners.
- Improved learning translates to enhanced job performance.
- This approach can lead to better outcomes in psychiatric rehabilitation practice.