The "action/expression" principle is the "how" of learning. This addresses the manner in which the learner expresses what they know. The learner should be allowed to use multiple modalities for communicating their understanding of the concepts. Some of my students prefer to express this using a template that helps guide them through the components of the main concept. Others may prefer to give a presentation.
We use templates when students are needing to describe a disease or disorder. This helps them identify the problems that go along with the disorder and set goals for how to solve the problems. The last step of the clinical judgment model is to evaluate the outcome. Were the goals met? If not, why?
We also use the Round Robin technique to have groups of students write aspects of a condition or medication. Each group rotates through the various Post It posters, providing additional information to the condition or medication. Once completed, each group will present the information to the entire class.
