The Gleason Guide

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The Gleason Guide Diane Callahan Madison College School of Dental Hygiene Instructional Video to Promote Self- Directed Learning

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The Gleason Guide Diane Callahan Madison College School of Dental HygieneInstructional Video to Promote Self-Directed Learning

I work at Madison College in the school of dental hygiene. My project is titled The Gleason Guide. I choose to make an instructional video to help students master the skill of instrument sharpening using a self-directed learning approach.1

Rationale for Creating Gleason Guide VideoProvide framework for good teaching using the Grows Self-Directed Learning Stage 1-4. Page 70 Adult LearnerOffer instructional guidance for proper technique.Allow for adult learner self-direction and self-monitoring.

Grows self-directed learning stages;Student is dependent and lacking self-direction, teacher centered.Student becomes interested and confident, teacher is guide.Student is involved, engaged, self-directed, teacher is facilitatorStudent is able to plan and execute, teacher is mentor

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How will this Video Benefit the Adult Learner?Successfully pass challenging competency for course requirement.Work independently while mastering instrument sharpening.Allow the adult learner to revisit difficult concepts in a flexible learning format.Motivate adult learner to maintain and extend the life of instruments.

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Self-Directed Learning & ChallengesSelf-Managing, Monitoring, Modifying Page 75 Costa & KallicksIntentionally sought the learning.Planned for learning.Took responsibility for the learning.Controlled the learning.Evaluated the outcome.

Challenges & Reflections Organization & TimeProcess & ProductInteresting & ClearGoal SettingGoing Forward

On page 75, Costa sets the criteria for self-directed learning assessment, that it should be self-managing, monitoring, and modifying. The students will have access to this video through Bb. The goal is to create the following.1. Self-managing; thoughtful plans and initiates actions, produces knowledge by experimentation, uses clear and precious language.2. Self-monitoring; evaluates, corrects and adjust to work to improve quality of work.3. Self-modifying; reflects and learns from experience

What I learned;1. The video itself was a complicated process that required involvement with Madison College and outside sources. Self directed learning requires A LOT of time, organization and paying attention to detail.2. The process and product had little room for error. This explains why the students struggle with the competency. 3. Non dental people were working on this project, so there was a number of edits that occurred with the voiceover (pronunciation) and the video itself. But I think it ended up with clear direction.4. The goal is to produce a sharp instrument, I believe the video will meet this goal for our students.5. Understand that new concepts are difficult for students, especially when possible negative outcomes may result; needing to purchase new instruments.

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Gleason Guide Video

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CitationsAdult Learning; Linking Theory and Practice. Merriam and Bierema Chapter 4 pages 61-80http://pdtdental.com/sharpening-systems/http://www.rdhmag.com/articles/print/volume-26/issue-4/columns/hygiene-touch/take-the-edge-off-sharpening.htmlhttp://itins4.madisoncollege.edu/IT/http://www.wpr.org/people/terry-bell

Resources; 1. Adult Learner text, specifically page 70 Grows self directed learning stages and Costa criteria for self-directed learning and assessment.2. The Gleason Guide sharpening guide.3. Registered Dental Hygienist magazine; The Importance of Sharp Instruments.4. Madison College I.T. department for the video production.5. Terry Bell, Madison College faculty for the audio.

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