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TEACHING IN NURSING

Course
NURS307 - TEACHING IN NURSING
Department
Nursing - English - Undergraduate
Course Type
Course
Status
Required
Language
English
Credit
2
ECTS
3
T+P+L
2 + 0 + 0
Course Coordinator(s)
Dr. Pouran VARVANI FARAHANI
Prerequisite
-
Keywords

Course Description

The definition and purpose of the course; Introduction to teaching, definition of learning, learning theories and types of learning, characteristics and differences of adult and child education, factors affecting learning, active learning methods and importance, learning related definitions; Supervisory focus of the learner; Teaching principles and methods; Characteristics of the learning process; Teaching methods, teaching materials and tools; Teaching methods, teaching materials and tools; Education / training process, formation of goals, effective speaking; Course preparation, presentation and classroom activities; Basic nursing education (probing based, modular education, clinical teaching, ethical principles in clinical teaching, professional development (in-service training, training, continuing education) organized and widespread nursing education in our country and world, health education and health belief model patient education; Evaluation / evaluation of educational material / poster presentation.

TEACHING IN NURSING

Evaluation Tools (Active Term)

Item Type Weight (%)
Midterm Midterm 30
Final Exam Final 50
Assignments Assignment 20
Total 100

Course outcomes

  1. 01 o Define the basic concepts of health, education & health education.
  2. 02 o Understand health & health education in order to provide health teaching for people in different setting
  3. 03 o Realize the needs for health education in wellness & illness.
  4. 04 o Explain the role of health educator.
  5. 05 o Utilize styles of health education process.
  6. 06 o Describe issues related to planning, implementing & evaluating health education programs.
  7. 07 o Identify the basic domains of learning.
  8. 08 o Explain factors that affect health education process.
  9. 09 o Develop health education program in one of primary health concepts.
  10. 10 o Demonstrate undergraduate level skills in integration, application, analysis, synthesis & evaluation of health education program.

Course Syllabus

Week Topic
Week 1 Course introduction , Overview of health, and health education.
Week 2 Basic concepts of education and training
Week 3 Learning approaches and theories
Week 4 Training Program Process
Week 5 Teaching Strategies, Methods and Techniques
Week 6 Pedagological and Androgogical Approach in Education- Adult Education
Week 7 Using Communication Techniques in Education
Week 8 Mid-term
Week 9 Teaching Materials
Week 10 Consept Map
Week 11 Health Education Practices
Week 12 Health/Patient Education Practices
Week 13 Learning
Week 14 Measurement and Evaluation in Education
Week 15 Final Exam

Reference Books & Course Materials

  1. 01 Ernstmeyer, K., & Christman, E. (Eds.). (2025). Nursing Health Promotion. Chippewa Valley Technical College.
  2. 02 Bastable, B. S. (2020). Nurse as Educator: Principles of Teaching & Learning. )5th ed.( London: Jones & Bartlett Publishers
  3. 03 Bille, D.A. (2002). Practice Approaches to patient Teaching. Boston: Little Brown company.
  4. 04 Babcock D, & Miller (2017). Client Education: Theory & Practice. (3rd ed.). St. Louis, CA: Mosby.

Learning Outcomes

  1. L01 Realize the needs for health education in wellness & illness. SOLO 4
  2. L02 Explain the role of health educator. SOLO 3
  3. L03 Utilize styles of health education process. SOLO 3
  4. L04 Describe issues related to planning, implementing & evaluating health education programs. SOLO 4
  5. L05 Describe setting & target groups for health education. SOLO 4
  6. L06 Demonstrate undergraduate level skills in integration, application, analysis, synthesis & evaluation of health education program. SOLO 5
  7. L07 Develop health education program in one of primary health concepts. SOLO 5
  8. L08 Define the basic concepts of health, education & health education. SOLO 3
  9. L09 Understand health & health education in order to provide health teaching for people in different setting SOLO 4

Program Outcomes

  1. P01 1. Applies foundational nursing knowledge to meet individual, family, and community health needs by providing person-centred care that respects dignity, autonomy, privacy, and informed consent.
  2. P02 2. Applies professional standards and quality management principles by using risk assessment, incident/near-miss reporting, audit/feedback, and continuous improvement to strengthen patient safety.
  3. P03 3. Integrates theoretical and practical knowledge to deliver holistic preventive, curative, and rehabilitative nursing care by demonstrating therapeutic communication, empathy, and culturally safe practice.
  4. P04 4. Delivers evidence-based, high-quality care using health information and communication technologies by documenting accurately, protecting confidentiality/data security, and using clinical technologies safely and appropriately.
  5. P05 5. Identifies, analyses, and addresses healthcare problems by formulating clinical questions, searching and appraising evidence, applying findings to practice, and evaluating outcomes using a systematic, research-informed approach.
  6. P06 6. Manages nursing care by prioritising, planning, implementing, and evaluating interventions; escalating concerns appropriately; and demonstrating accountability through accurate documentation and responsible delegation/supervision.
  7. P07 7. Collaborates effectively within interdisciplinary/multidisciplinary teams by sharing timely information, respecting roles, engaging in constructive conflict management, and contributing actively to shared decision-making.
  8. P08 8. Maintains lifelong learning by setting professional development goals, seeking and using feedback, engaging in reflective practice/portfolio work, and updating practice according to current scientific and technological developments.
  9. P09 9. Plans and implements community-oriented projects and health promotion activities by using population data, collaborating with stakeholders, advocating for equitable health, and evaluating the impact of initiatives on community/public health.
  10. P10 10. Upholds ethical principles by maintaining confidentiality, obtaining informed consent, ensuring fairness/non-discrimination, managing professional boundaries, and reporting unethical or unsafe practices according to regulations.
  11. P11 11. Contributes to quality and professional development processes by participating in institutional quality activities , supporting in-field/out-of-field education through mentoring/teaching, and representing the nursing profession appropriately at national and international levels.
  12. P12 12. Communicates professionally in at least one foreign language to access and use international evidence, collaborate with global peers, and provide safe, respectful communication for diverse populations.

Po-Lo Matrix

LO P01 P02 P03 P04 P05 P06 P07 P08 P09 P10 P11 P12 Average
L01 5 4 3 3 5 3 3 4 3 3 2 0 3.17
L02 4 4 5 4 3 4 3 4 4 4 3 2 3.67
L03 4 4 3 3 2 3 3 5 4 3 4 4 3.5
L04 3 4 2 2 3 3 2 5 2 3 0 3 2.67
L05 5 3 4 2 1 1 4 3 5 4 2 2 3
L06 3 5 5 4 4 4 5 2 5 4 4 3 4
L07 4 5 5 4 4 4 5 4 5 5 3 3 4.25
L08 5 0 1 1 3 4 0 3 0 0 4 1 1.83
L09 5 4 4 4 4 4 3 3 2 3 4 1 3.42