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Module A: Introduction to Teaching and Learning Concepts. Lauren Cain, MSN, RN NACC. Learning Objectives. 1. Define terms associated with teaching/learning. 2. Describe elements of a comprehensive teaching/learning plan.
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Module A:Introduction to Teaching and Learning Concepts Lauren Cain, MSN, RN NACC
Learning Objectives • 1. Define terms associated with teaching/learning. • 2. Describe elements of a comprehensive teaching/learning plan. • Describe the role of the registered nurse in teaching and learning activities.
Key Terms • Teaching • Learning • Teaching plan • Goal • Objectives
Why Teach? • Complex healthcare environment • Clients need education to manage health and wellness • Clients have a right to comprehensive health care • Increases self-care/self-management • Teaching is a primary nursing responsibility • State nurse practice acts and ANA Standards of Clinical Nursing Practice
Nurse as Teacher • Expert • Skilled practitioner • Subject knowledge • Good communicator • Empathy • Collaboration
Nurse as Teacher • Promote learning • Provide environment • Partnership
Nursing Process and Client Teaching • Assessment • Diagnosis • Planning • Implementation • Evaluation
Prior to developing teaching plan: • Establish baseline for teaching • Ability • Readiness • Current knowledge of subject matter
Teaching Plan • Comprehensive teaching plan is essential • Serves as roadmap • Systematic approach
Elements of a Comprehensive Teaching Plan • Purpose • Statement of overall goal • List of objectives • Sub-objectives, if necessary • Outline of content • Instructional method(s) • Time allotted for each objective • Instructional resources needed • Materials/tools/equipment • Evaluation method
Sample Teaching Plan • Purpose: To provide the client with the information necessary for monitoring blood glucose. • Goal: The client will demonstrate the ability to test for blood glucose on a regular basis. • Objective: Following a 20-minute teaching session, the client will be able to use a reagent strip to determine blood glucose level with 100% accuracy.
Teaching Plan • Using the elements of a comprehensive teaching plan, formulate a teaching plan for a client who needs to learn self-administration of insulin.