Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) Practice Exam

Based on group size, which teaching strategy is most appropriate for engaging a larger audience in diabetes education?

1. Games, printed materials, and demonstrations

2. Web-based activities, role playing, and group discussions

3. Printed materials, lectures, and demonstrations

4. Games, lectures, and group discussions

The correct answer is: Web-based activities, role playing, and group discussions

Engaging a larger audience in diabetes education requires strategies that can effectively capture attention and encourage participation among many individuals. Web-based activities are particularly suitable for large groups as they can be accessed by numerous participants simultaneously, allowing for interactive elements that can enhance learning. These activities can include webinars, online quizzes, or forum discussions, which facilitate engagement from participants regardless of their physical location. Additionally, role-playing can be very effective in a larger group context by helping participants to practice real-life scenarios relevant to diabetes management in a safe environment. This encourages experiential learning, where participants can learn from each other’s interactions. Group discussions, too, foster a collaborative learning atmosphere wherein participants can share insights and learn from diverse perspectives. The other strategies mentioned do not align as effectively with larger group dynamics. While games, printed materials, and demonstrations can be useful, they may not fully capitalize on interactivity and engagement that larger audiences can benefit from. Similarly, lectures can become one-sided and less engaging when delivered to a large number of individuals, making it harder to keep everyone involved compared to the interactive elements in web-based activities and discussions.