This document discusses clinical teaching methods and adult learning principles. It begins by outlining learning outcomes which are to explain the learning environment, describe learning, list principles of adult learning, and describe different methods of clinical teaching. It then discusses principles of adult learning according to Knowles, including that adults are internally motivated, bring life experiences, are goal oriented, prefer relevance, and like to be respected. The document also lists various clinical teaching methods such as nursing conferences, demonstrations, case studies, role plays, and ward rounds. It concludes by summarizing the key topics covered.

1. R.L.S. Rajapaksha
Nursing Tutor (Sp.Gr)Bsc (Nursing)Dip. In .Educational Science
Dip in community Health Nursing
National Institute of Health Sciences
Kalutara
P.D .Kusumalatha
( Public Health. Dip, Tutor Dip, BSc Nursing)
Special Grade Nursing Tutor
National Institute of Health Sciences
Kalutara

3. Learning out comes
At the end of the session you should be able to
 Explain learning environment
 Describe learning
 List out principles of adult learning
 Describe deferent methods of clinical teaching

9. We Remember
• 10% of what we hear
• 20% of what we read
• 30% of what we see
• 50% of what we see and hear
• 80% of what we say
• 90% of what we say as we act

13. Knowles identified the six principles of
adult learning
• Adults are internally motivated and self-directed
• Adults bring life experiences and knowledge to
learning experiences
• Adults are goal oriented
• Adults are relevancy oriented
• Adults are practical
• Adult learners like to be respected

34. Miller’s Pyramid

35. Miller’s Pyramid

37. Types
 Nursing conference
 Demonstration
 Nursing assignment
 Case study
 Case method
 Role play
 Morning and evening ward rounds
 Process recording
 Bed side clinic
 Log book and portfolio

67. Summary
 Learning environment
 Learning
 Principles of adult learning
 Deferent methods of clinical teaching

69. References
http://www.slideshare.net/gangahealth/effective-clinical-
teaching-methods-gihs