During a health education program, a nurse continues to ask questions

During a health education program, a nurse continues to ask questions and encourages attendees to contribute examples from their own lives relevant to the discussion. Which of the following best describes the rationale for the nurse’s action?

a. To avoid having to prepare more material related to the topic
b. To let the participants feel appreciated and knowledgeable
c. To allow the participants to learn by doing through active participation
d. To apply Freire’s principles of learning

ESSAYBID ANSWER

ANS: C
One of the key concepts of community organizing practice is the principle of participation, which essentially means that active participation—or learning by doing—results in a greater likelihood of change in behavior and attitude.