Module A:Introduction to Teaching and

Learning Concepts

Lauren Cain, MSN, RNNACC

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.