Strategy Presentation and Reflection

The topic of the strategy presentation was entitled “Let’s Make a Smart Choice: Healthy Eating and Exercise”. According to the five stages of Transtheoretical Model of Behavior Change, the strategy presentation focused on the second stage (Contemplation), meaning that participants at this stage perceived the need of making changes in their particular health behaviors. In this scenario, the participants, including individuals with and without intellectual disabilities (ID), staff, and caregivers, resides in a community facility in Denton Texas. The following is the reflection of what I like and dislike during the strategy presentation.  

Like

1.      Use pictures and visual-audio materials to help participants (particular those with ID) to improve the comprehension of the lesson.

2.      Have actual files when the link or attachment in the PPT does not work. In fact, I did use the back-up files to open the appendix.

3.      A specific stage used based on the TTM was used for developing the sample plan. In addition, the SCT was used for observational learning. That was the reason the intervention utilized peer modeling (workout buddy, pedometery) to develop the positive peer culture.

4.      When mentioning the appropriate clothing for exercises, use one of the participants who wore sweatpants, sport shoes, and t-shirts to highlight how it looked like.

5.      In order to facilitate the learning those with severe or profound ID, the additional human support (e.g., a caregiver, friend) to stay with is required during class. However, the additional support is not supposed to overprotect the participants with severe or profound ID from interaction between residents.

  

Unlike.

1.      “ChooseMyPlate”may be more recommended when promoting healthy eating. I should get more understanding of the differences between ChooseMyPlate and Food Pyramid and use the latest promotional approach for healthy eating behaviors.

2.      It is difficult to determine the contents of lessons based on the levels of cognitive comprehension between individuals with and without ID. For an instructor, the ratio of lecture and an activity in one class is critical to ensure the learning outcomes which are beneficial to each other.

3.      During the presentation, I should foster more student interaction rather than talking about learning outcomes or expectation.

4.      The speaking proficiency such as word use should be more precise and understandable for participants.

                                                      (Presentation time: 2014/11/8)