NUTR 4334 Lecture Notes - Lecture 5: Nutrition Education, Instructional Design, Marketing Plan

• School: University of Houston
• Department: Human Nutrition and Foods
• Course: NUTR 4334
• Professor: Svendsen- Sanchez Ann

Document Summary

Nutrition education imparts knowledge to facilitate adoption of improved eating and health behaviors. Uses media that facilitate a high degree of individualization. Kids and adults approach learning differently, but share some similariteis like: Relevance (ex: degree material is geared to clients) Learning is best when there is prerequisite knowledge and learning is used and reinforced. Adult roles, responsibilities, and previous learning influence learning. The educator facilitates the continuous learning process. Learn best when subject matter is tied directly to their own relam of experience. Achieve changes in knowledge, attitudes, values, and skills. Based on problem- centered learning, concrete information, and positive learning environment. Facilitated when they can make connections between past experiences and current concerns (ex: open ended questions can help facilitate this) An effective program for all ages takes into account learning style and motivation of target population- learner centered! Make lesson plans relevant to real life situation. Encourage active involvement of learners in the process of learning.