Introduction
Welcome to this learning programme.
The course is self-directed, so you can complete each segment in your own time. The course consists of 4 parts:
- Part 1: Listening/watching “The Art of the Heart in Person-centred Dementia Care” presentation
- Part 2: Reading Meaningful Words (a selecting of articles and other writing relating to the theme
- Part 3: Listen/watch Meaningful Sights and Sounds (specially selected multi-media relating to the theme
- Part 4: Learning into Practice
To help with your learning, we advise:
- Whilst reading Meaningful Words writings; you may find it helpful to do some of the following:
- Highlight (try to make it words/phrases rather than paragraphs) any sections that you feel are particularly useful or make some notes:
- Consider how you feel about some of the key learning points:
- Are there some aspects you agree or disagree with?
- What might be the reasons for this?
- Were there sections that you found particularly difficult/challenging? (These are often the times that offer the deepest opportunities for learning)?
- Listen to music as you read through the notes (classical music, particularly Baroque music, can help with concentration and focus)
- Create a Mind Map as a summary of what you recall after each part
- Have a go at answering the questions following each part of this course. This is to help you to reflect on the learning concepts presented in this module and to think about ways in which you can put this learning into practice at the care-setting where you work. Your answers will not be assessed by Meaningful Care Matters but are there for you as a record of your continuing professional development.
- Discuss what you have learned with a friend or colleague
- Try to focus on the things you could be doing differently.
- What and who could help you with applying your learning in the real world?
- What could get in the way of you applying your learning?
- What barriers might exist (personal, organisational, current workplace policies or procedures)?
- What could be done to reduce these barriers?
- What small changes could you make? (‘Quick wins’ can help us feel like we are making progress.
Above all, this is self-directed learning – you are in control, so have fun.