This section is about how you will structure the teaching session. Since it’s a micro-teaching session, keep it focused and practical for the work environment in your ward or unit. Use the learning theory you selected in Part A as the foundation. Here’s how to approach it:

• Start with a brief overview of the learning objective. For example, if you’re using Experiential Learning Theory, the session could focus on improving practical nursing skills through hands-on activities.
• Explain how the session will unfold. If you’re working with junior nurses, for example, the session could include:
  • Introduction: Briefly explain the learning objectives and why these skills are important.
  • Demonstration: Demonstrate the procedure, aligning it with the hands-on nature of the learning theory.
  • Practice and feedback: Allow learners to practice while you provide feedback, ensuring they engage actively.

Tip: Be specific about how this session relates to your work environment. For example, how does this teaching session prepare staff to handle day-to-day responsibilities better?

2. Approach to Teaching

Here, you need to explain how you’re teaching in a way that aligns with your chosen learning theory.

• If you chose Experiential Learning, your approach should focus on learning through doing. This means the session would center on practical, real-life scenarios in the ward.
• If you selected Social Learning Theory, focus on modeling behavior and allowing learners to observe and then imitate the skill you’re teaching.

Make sure your teaching approach is consistent with the learning theory principles. For example, if you’re teaching through observation and guided practice, explain why this matches the principles of the theory (e.g., observation leads to skill acquisition in Social Learning).

Tip: Make sure to highlight how your teaching method is practical and relevant for the ward setting. For example, how do you ensure that nurses can immediately apply what they’ve learned on the ward?

3. Engagement Strategies

You need to outline specific strategies to actively engage learners during the session. This is where you can show creativity and understanding of active learning techniques.

• Experiential Learning: Encourage learners to reflect on their experiences after the hands-on practice. Ask open-ended questions like, “What challenges did you encounter, and how did you overcome them?”
• Social Learning Theory: Create opportunities for peer-to-peer observation. For example, learners could watch one another practice and then provide constructive feedback.

Other engagement strategies could include:

• Interactive discussions: Ask learners to share experiences relevant to the skill you’re teaching.
• Role-playing or simulations: This could help learners engage more deeply with the practical applications of the theory.
• Feedback loops: Use real-time feedback to ensure learners remain engaged and understand how to improve.

Tip: Relate your engagement strategies to the clinical setting. For example, how do these strategies help nurses in your unit retain and apply the knowledge in fast-paced clinical scenarios?

General Tips to Improve Your Score:

1. Directly link theory to practice: Make sure everything in your teaching session reflects the principles of the learning theory. Show how each element—whether it’s the structure, teaching method, or engagement strategy—ties back to the theory you selected in Part A.
2. Provide practical examples: Explain how this teaching session will improve specific skills relevant to your ward. For example, you could say, “By practicing catheter insertion in a simulated environment, nurses will be more confident and accurate when performing the procedure on patients.”
3. Be clear and concise: Since you only have 500 words, make every sentence count. Avoid unnecessary jargon, and focus on the practical application of the theory.
4. Include active learning: Show that you’re not just lecturing but actively engaging learners. Emphasize how this will lead to better knowledge retention and application in the clinical environment.

By strengthening the link between theory and practice, being clear about the teaching methods, and including practical examples, you’ll be able to refine your teaching plan and improve your score!