Training Diverse Volunteers
The differences in the individuals who want to acquire the needed skill presuppose the extreme diversity in learning styles and approaches that should be used to attain the desired result and attain success. This diversity is associated with developmental psychology theories stating that every individual has a set of qualities emerging at particular stages of his/her development (McEwen & Wills, 2014). For this reason, the choice of the most appropriate way to provide pieces of data and educate learners should rest on their unique features that impact final results and the overall success of the training program.
Motivation for Training Activities
To become successful learners, individuals should demonstrate the desire to study new facts and understand how they can be applied to the practice. For this reason, cognitive field theory becomes the key to the understanding of this domain and the creation of a successful program that considers all individuals needs (Masters, 2014). At the same time, behavioral theories remain an essential aspect that should be considered by a tutor while trying to educate volunteers. They delve into the peculiarities of human behaviors and the way particular actions are performed.
In the nursing practice, the cognitive field theory can be used to motivate patients to engage in difficult processes needed for his/her recovery. In contrast, the adult learning theory should be used to increase the level of health literacy in older adults with long-term conditions to improve the quality of their lives.
References
Masters, K. (2014). Nursing theories: A framework for professional practice (2nd ed.). Burlington, MA: Jones & Bartlett Learning.
McEwen, M., & Wills, E. (2014). Theoretical basis for nursing (4th ed.). New York, NY: LWW.