Course Outline for Dental Hygiene 73
Educational Theories in Dental Hygiene Care

Effective: Fall 2022
SLO Rev: 03/27/2021

Catalog Description:

DHYG 73 - Educational Theories in Dental Hygiene Care

1.50 Units

Implementation of problem solving techniques, through the formulation of a research question, implementation of basic research methods, and presentation of findings. Providing patient education through evidence based finding. Development of a written critical review of an oral health based topic. Identification of effective environments and strategies for learning.
Prerequisite: DHYG 69A and DHYG 71A Corequisite: DHYG 69B and DHYG 71B.
CB03: TOP Code 1240.20 - Dental Hygienist*
Course Grading: Letter Grade Only
Type Units Inside of Class Hours Outside of Class Hours Total Student Learning Hours
Lecture 1.50 27.00 54.00 81.00
Total 1.50 27.00 54.00 81.00

Measurable Objectives:

Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:
  1. state the role of evaluation in the learning process and identify two methods of evaluation utilized in the classroom/clinic;
  2. identify and demonstrate three different teaching theories and related methodologies for the appropriate situations;
  3. define and compare verbal and non-verbal communication and indicate their relevance and how they can be incorporated into dental hygiene care;
  4. utilize the library to collect information and data for a literature review, mini-teach, and table clinic presentation;
  5. formulate a literature review based on a toopic pertaining to the field of dentistry;
  6. define the terms related to central tendency, data types and variables;
  7. list the four basic rules for brainstorming and participate in a brainstorming session with fellow classmates;
  8. Identify and discuss the 4 steps to problem solving, scientific method, and use of null hypothesis in relation to problem solving;
  9. following predetermined guidelines, effectively present an or health related topic to fellow students through the presentation of a table clinic;
  10. utilize the world wide web to collect research data and information for a literature review, mini-teaching presentation, and table clinic presentation;
  11. distinguish between personal websites and acceptable research sources on the world wide web;
  12. prepare a visual aid for mini-teaching assignment;
  13. distinguish between four distinct learning styles used in classroom and patient education;
  14. evaluate research articles to be used in the formulation of a research process based on a PICO question;
  15. prepare and present a table clinic;
  16. discuss study types, descriptive statistics, and sampling methods used in the research process;
  17. demonstrate knowledge of ethics in research.

Course Content:

  1. Role of evaluation in the learning process
    1. Learning styles
    2. Summative and formative assessments
    3. Stages of learning
  2. Teaching theory and methodologies
    1. Behaviorism, cognitivism and social cognitive theory
    2. Lecture, active learning and problem based learning
    3. Clinical teaching methodologies
    4. Clinical competency
    5. Goals of clinical education
  3. Verbal and non-verbal communication
    1.  Interpersonal speaking
    2. Public speaking
    3. Artifacts, haptics, chronemics, kenesics, proxemics
  4. Facilitation of group processes
  5. Formulation of research process
    1. Development of PICO question
  6. Principles of research design
    1. Elements of research
    2. Data collection
      1. Levels of evidence
    3. Study types
    4. Sampling methods
    5. Experimental versus nonexperimental studies
    6. Biostatistics
      1. Scales of data
      2. Measures of central tendency
  7. Development of teaching visual aid
    1. Mini-teach
    2. Table cliinc
  8. Library skills
    1. On-line search engines
    2. Evaluating evidence
  9. Problem solving
    1. Brainstorming techniques
    2. Cubing
  10. Utilization of the world wide web
    1. Seach engines
    2. Acronyms
  11. Development of a literature review
    1. APA format
  12. Ethics in research
    1. Ethical principles

Methods of Instruction:

  1. Audiovisual aids
  2. Classroom online instruction
  3. Discussion-Group
  4. Lecture/Discussion
  5. Case Study
  6. Group Activities
  7. Research Report
  8. Research project
  9. Verbal explanation and demonstration.
  10. Group Presentations
  11. Distance Education
  12. Online ethics course (National Institutes of Health)
  13. Online surveys and resources
  14. Reflective writing

Assignments and Methods of Evaluating Student Progress:

1. Typical Assignments
  1. Complete an ethics case study assignment
  2. Develop an educational presentation on an oral health topic, through the use of a PICO question.
  3. Write a literature review on the topic selected and evaluated through the PICO question process.
  4. Create a mini-teach presentation, which includes visual and oral components, based on the literature review.
  5. Create a table clinic presentation, which includes: purpose statement, introduction, methods and materials, results and conclusion, based on the literature review and mini-teach presentation.
  6. Complete 2 online learning style surveys.
  7. Formulate a PICO question and complete an initial research worksheet related to the PICO question.
  8. Write a reflective essay evaluating the teaching methodologies used in the mini-teach presentation, as well as identifying which aspects of the presentation met specific learning styles.
  9. Research statistical tests types and applications
2. Methods of Evaluating Student Progress
  1. Mini-teach presentation
  2. Literature review
  3. Final Examination or Project
  4. Exams/Tests
  5. Class Participation
  6. Papers
  7. Group Projects
  8. Research Projects
  9. Online Assignments
  10. Attendance
  11. Homework
3. Student Learning Outcomes
Upon the completion of this course, the student should be able to:
  1. integrate teaching theories and learning methodologies into an oral health project presentation;
  2. write a PICO question;
  3. implement research strategies to write a literature review based on a selected oral health related topic;
  4. evaluate and discuss research methodologies including: data sources and types, descriptive statistics, sampling methods, study types, and central tendency;
  5. prepare and present a table clinic on a selected topic related to dental hygiene/oral health.

Textbooks (Typical):

  1. Patten, M. L. & Newhart, M. (2018). Understanding Research Methods: An overview of the Essentials (10th). Rutledge.
  2. - (2009). Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, (most current). American Psychological Association.

Abbreviated Class Schedule Description:

Providing patient education through evidence based finding. Identification of effective environments and strategies for learning.
Prerequisite: DHYG 69A and DHYG 71A Corequisite: DHYG 69B and DHYG 71B.