NU2278 Developing Quality Practice
Assignment 1 Guidelines:
Teaching Plan

Using the Teaching Plan template on WebCt you must plan a 20 minute teaching session, that you will perform in clinical practice with a patient of your choice, during the teaching activity your mentor or patient will complete the Teaching Activity Proforma (available on WebCt).
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Step 1 - Plan ahead – You need to manage your own time. Make an appointment to meet your module supervisor well in advance. At your meeting your module supervisor will expect to see a plan of what you want to discuss, they will provide advice and guidance, but they will not proof read your work or correct your grammar as this is your responsibility.
Your work should reflect an understanding of: * the evidence base supporting your chosen activity and teaching patients * the need for confidentiality and sensitivity when interacting with patients, clients and carers * patient equality, peoples’ equality, diversity and rights
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Step 2 – your plan should consist of a title; introduction / background to the session; teaching plan, reference list and appendices (if applicable).
Title – every essay should begin with the title written out in full
Introduction / Background to the session (500 words) – this section should include your rationale for selecting the activity and a clear identification of the patient / client who the teaching is aimed at. Include your teaching method with a reason for selecting this method and identify the environment that the session will be performed in and your reason for choosing this environment. Where appropriate include the evidence base linked to the end text reference list.
Teaching Plan – Using the proforma on WebCt, plan a 20 minute teaching session, on a health related topic of your choice. Include the evidence base throughout the plan linked to the end text reference list (example available on WebCt).
Reference List – this lists full detail of the publications referred to in the introduction and teaching plan (please see the Referencing Section in the Student Handbook for correct technique), remember you will lose marks if you incorrectly reference. You should include a minimum of eight references from both nursing and teaching research.

Appendices - Only include original work, i.e. work that you have developed yourself e.g. leaflet, presentation etc. DO NOT INCLUDE ANY OTHER MATERIAL.
Teaching Activity Sheet – You need to submit this with either your teaching plan or reflective essay depending on when you have done your teaching session. It must be signed by your mentor as proof that you have undertaken the teaching activity.
Presentation – Work should be word processed, using a standard size font & black ink. The introduction should be double line spaced and the margins justified. You must include a header/footer with your name, G Number, Personal Tutor and page numbers on every sheet. As with all assignments a frontis piece (electronic version available on WebCt) should be submitted with this plan.
Marking Criteria: * Relevance to assessment guidelines 25% * Evidence of use of theory and practice knowledge 25% * Use of analysis & independent thought 10% * Logical structure and balanced, coherent argument 20% * Presentation 10% * Referencing and bibliography 10%
Please see Feedback sheet for Teaching Plan for a breakdown of how marks will be awarded.