Overview

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 that 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 delivered using blended learning including (1.5 days workshops) and is delivered over 12 weeks.

Entry Requirements

• Applicants must be registered healthcare professionals currently working in Irish care setting.
• Have an opportunity to teach in their current practice.
• To meet the module learning outcomes you must undertake a minimum of 10 hours of teaching.

What you will Learn

Unit 1: Learning theories 
Unit 2: Getting ready to teach 
Unit 3: Teaching strategies 
Unit 4: Experimental learning and reflective practice

Course Outcomes
On successful completion of this micro-credential, you will receive credits as per the European Credit and Transfer System. These credits are recognised by the awarding institution as credits aligned to learning completed at postgraduate level 9.

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%)

Contact

If you have any questions about this course, please contact:

Linda Leonard
School of Nursing and Midwifery | Áras Moyola | University of Galway
Phone: +353 91 49 3740

Email: Linda Leonard

How to Apply

Online Application Portal will be open from 1st April until 26th June 2026.

Learn more about our application process.

Apply here: Online Application Portal

Academic level: Micro-credentials and CPD
College/Interest type: Healthcare & Medicine
Academic programme: Choose the right module from the list

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