BY:

Winnie Pearl P. Dalipe, RN, MAN

CHAPTER IV
HALLMARKS OF EFFECTIVE TEACHING IN NURSING

The greatest

glory of being a teacher is not just simply to be recognized but rather the appreciation of the heroic acts he has

Good teaching is the basic consideration

of effective learning. Knowledge of nursing alone and the skill of teaching will not necessarily help the nurse become a good teacher if she is ignorant of the principles & the process of nursing education.

HALLMARKS OF GOOD TEACHING

Level of competence

Good teacher
Flexibility

CHARACTERISTICS OF EFFECTIVE TEACHER IN NURSING

Professional competence

Evaluation practices

Interpersonal relationship with students

Teaching practices

Personal characteristics

QUALITIES OF AN EFFECTIVE NURSE EDUCATOR

1. Personal qualities

Innate qualities that the teacher must possess. 2. Professional qualities Character traits by the teachers are enhanced and strenghtened by their eclectic knowledge, skills and values derived from years of professional training and experiences in various situations.

ESSENTIAL TEACHING SKILLS

The nurse educator must posses the qualities and characteristics of an effective teacher and possess the teaching skills necessary to efficiently and effectively transfer knowledge and skills to her learners.

ESSENTIAL TEACHING SKILLS

The lesson plan has SMART objectives

Content, method & structure are appropriate to group of students The lesson is planned & continuation of the past & relates to future lessons

1. LESSON PLANNING AND PREPARATION SKILLS. Formulate goals, objectives & learning outcomes intended for lesson plan

Materials , resources & aids are well prepared & doubled checked
Decisions take into account the competence level of learners & course content

The lesson are designed to arouse student & elicit active class participation & involvement

ESSENTIAL TEACHING SKILLS

Lesson presentation
Refers to the ability of the teacher to engage students successfully in the learning experience process or catch their attention.

2.

Confident, relaxed, selfassured, purposeful & shows interest in the lesson

Used variety of learning activities

Instructions & explanations are clear

Students are actively involve in the lesson and with opportunities to organize work

Uses simple words

Shows respect & encourages students to voice opinions, ideas & feelings

ESSENTIAL TEACHING SKILLS

3. Lesson management
Should sustain students attention, interest and involvement

Class discussion is smooth & sets positive mental process Students progress is carefully monitored

Uses time management techniques

The pace and flow of lesson is well adjusted

Constructive & helpful feedback

ESSENTIAL TEACHING SKILLS

4. Classroom climate skills

Establishes & maintains positive attitude & motivation of students

Climate is purposeful, task oriented, relaxed & with sense of order

Students are encouraged to learn with emphasis on high positive expectations

ESSENTIAL TEACHING SKILLS

4. Classroom climate skills

Teacher-students relationships are based on mutual respect

Feedback of the teacher contributes to student self-esteem & selfconfidence

Classroom set-up is conducive to teaching & learning.

ESSENTIAL TEACHING SKILLS

5. Student performance evaluation

Evaluation covers both formative & summative responses

Encourage feedback on assessments

Evaluate student performance in constructive & objective manner

Keep record

ESSENTIAL TEACHING SKILLS

6. Evaluation of teaching performance

Evaluates own performance for prof improvement

Various teaching strategies are used

Continuously update lessons

Improves ways of teaching

Manages stress efficiently & effectively

ESSENTIAL TEACHING SKILLS

Ability to impose discipline

7. Practices appropriate authority & discipline

Able to establish her authority & maintain classroom order

Establishes clear rules and expectations in regard to students behavior

Monitor student behavior & progress carefully

Takes appropriate action for misbehaving students

Confrontations are avoided and skill fully defused

ROLES & FUNCTIONS OF THE TEACHER OR NURSE EDUCATOR

1. INSTRUCTIONAL ROLES a. Planning & organizing courses b. Creating & maintaining desirable group climate c. Adapting teaching & preparation of instructional materials d. Motivating & challenging students to pursue and sustain learning activities e. Teaching involves a series of complex activities

ROLES & FUNCTIONS OF THE TEACHER OR NURSE EDUCATOR

2. FACULTY ROLES
Chairman, secretary or member of committees Counselor of sudents

Researcher person
Representative to nursing organizations Public relations agent

PRINCIPLES OF GOOD TEACHING PRACTICE

1. Encourage student-faculty interaction
2. Promote cooperation among students 3. Promote active learning 4. Give prompt feedback 5. Emphasize the use of time in each task

6. Communicate high expectations

7. Respect diverse talents & ways of learning

TEACHING PRINCIPLES
1. HEREDITARY ENDOWMENTS nature of the child, psychological & physiological qualities 2. TEACHING PROCESS PRINCIPLES techniques used with the student toward the accomplishments of goals

3. OUTCOME PROCESS refers to educational aims, goals, objectives, outcomes or purposes to which teaching & learning are directed

GUIDELINES IN THE CHOICE OF TEACHING & LEARNING METHODS

METHODS SHOULD BE : 1. Appropriate to the objectives and content of the course. 2. Adopted to the capability of the students. 3. In accordance with sound psychological principles. 4. Suits the teachers personality and capitalize on her special assets. 5. Used creatively

APPROACHES TO TEACHING SKILLS

1. INDEPENDENT LEARNING

-provides with all the necessary instructional materials - includes the use of laboratory - syllabus is developed with clear instructions - reading materials are identified & available - hardware and software are prepared for use - supplies must be available beforehand

APPROACHES TO TEACHING SKILLS

2. DEMONSTRATION

- makes a direct display of the skills to be taught - shows the student what, why how to do certain procedures or skills.

APPROACHES TO TEACHING SKILLS

3. SIMULATIONS OR EXERCISES

- it is meant to duplicate the real situation that requires the use of skills laboratory - can practice skills using equipment in a virtual laboratory - get a feel of how to use equiptment in a real situation involving the needed skill

ELEMENTS OF EFFECTIVE SKILL DEMONSTRATIONS

1. Assemble all equipment ahead of time 2. Make sure all equipment are in working order. 3. Do a dry run of the procedure and time of demonstration. 4. Arrange the environment to as realistic as

possible. 5. Perform the procedure in an orderly sequence

ELEMENTS OF EFFECTIVE SKILL DEMONSTRATIONS

6. When appropriate give rationale for your actions. 7. Refer to the handouts or textbooks to show fine points that may not be visible for the

audience. 8. Be sure to adhere to all relevant principles of good nursing care. 9. Consider performing the skill a second time or having the learner perform a demonstration without any explanation, to show the flow of the skill.