University of Galway

Course Module Information

Course Modules

Semester 1 | Credits: 10

This module has been developed by the education team at the School of Nursing and Midwifery at University of Galway. This is an interactive module. It aims to provide a theoretical and practical exposure at helping the learner to begin teaching. When we talk about teaching, this applies to teaching learners, patients/clients or their families. Topics to be explored include: theories of learning, writing a personal teaching philosophy, planning a teaching session and writing up a lesson plan, writing learning outcomes and learning about various teaching strategies. The module is organised as a series of stand-along workshops, including online resources, demonstrations, microteaching, practical sessions, discussion, and reflection. In particular, this module will use this knowledge to help learners to construct meaning and achieve the intended learning outcomes.
(Language of instruction: English)

Learning Outcomes
  1. Articulate their philosophy of teaching/learning
  2. Design aims, learning outcomes and lesson plans for individual sessions
  3. Apply the principles of motivation theory in teaching and learning including individual differences, the nature of intelligence and self-esteem.
  4. Understand a broad range of theories in including role theory of education relevant to theoretical and clinical education and analyse the strengths and limitations of selected theories of learning as applied in education.
  5. Promote and apply an innovative approach to the development of teaching and learning strategies for nursing/midwifery education.
  6. Determine the use and limitations of a variety of instructional methodologies and implement a range of teaching and learning strategies which are effective across a range of educational and practice settings.
  7. Apply experiential learning and reflective practice, critical and innovative approaches to education and practice and have an understanding of specific roles such as clinical supervision, preceptor and clinical assessor.
  8. Integrate professional nursing/midwifery knowledge and expertise to achieve learning outcomes.
Assessments
  • Continuous Assessment (100%)
Teachers
The above information outlines module NU625: "Teaching Effectively" and is valid from 2023 onwards.
Note: Module offerings and details may be subject to change.