Teaching Methodology for Nurses & Health Workers

Teaching Methodology is a foundational course designed to equip nursing students with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to facilitate effective learning in both classroom and clinical settings.

It introduces learners to the principles, processes, and practices of teaching and learning, enabling them to plan, deliver, and evaluate educational experiences that promote professional competence in nursing.

As nursing and midwifery continually evolve into an education-based and evidence-driven profession, every nurse becomes a teacher — whether guiding patients on health practices, mentoring junior colleagues, or facilitating classroom instruction.

Through this course, students will explore how people learn, how teaching can be made effective, and how educational technology, communication, and assessment support the teaching–learning process.

The course emphasizes reflective practice, creativity, and professionalism in teaching, preparing future nurse-educators and practitioners to contribute meaningfully to health education, training, and lifelong learning.

Overall Aim of the Course

To develop competent nurse-educators who can apply educational principles, teaching strategies, and evaluation methods to enhance learning outcomes in nursing and health care settings.

Specific Study Objectives

By the end of this course, the learner should be able to:

1. Explain the meaning, purpose, and importance of teaching methodology in nursing education and practice.

2. Describe the teaching–learning process, its phases, and characteristics of effective learning.

3. Identify and apply the principles and theories of learning in classroom and clinical instruction.

4. Demonstrate the ability to plan lessons, write learning objectives, and select suitable teaching methods for various nursing topics.

5. Utilize appropriate teaching aids and educational technology to enhance learning experiences.

6. Apply effective communication and interpersonal skills in teaching and learning situations.

7. Assess and evaluate learners’ performance using valid and reliable assessment tools.

8. Incorporate adult learning principles when teaching mature learners and patients.

9. Exhibit professionalism, ethics, and reflective practice in teaching roles.

10. Demonstrate readiness for continued growth as a nurse-educator through lifelong learning and innovation.