Hsing-Mei Chen, Assistant Professor Department of Nursing, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University A Reflection ~ My Teaching Experience in IAPN

Introduction The International Advanced Program in Nursing (IAPN) was initiated in Master program To cultivate advanced nursing professionals with knowledge and skills in managing specific health care issues, as well as to improve clinical practices. 26 graduates and 15 current students

My Teaching for IAPN Started from 2013 Two subjects – Health and Physical Assessment and Examination (3 Credits; in Fall semesters) – Data Management and Analysis in Health Care (3 Credits; in Spring semesters)

Health and Physical Assessment and Examination Ten teachers (nursing and physicians) involved Topic and ActivitiesInstructorStrategies 1Introduction to physical assessmentChen, H. M.1, 2 3Nutritional assessmentFang, S. Y.2, 3, 5, 6 13Musculoskeletal systemLu, F. H.2, 3, 4, 5, 7 15PBL activity Chen, H. M./ Fang, S. Y. 8 16PracticeChen, H. M.2, 7 17Performance exam II9 18Course evaluationChen, H. M. 1.lecture and discussion; 2. skill practice; 3.student presentation; 4.student demonstration; 5.instructor demonstration; 6.case analysis; 7.use of simulation device; 8.PBL; 9. use of standardized patient

Teaching Methods for Health and Physical Assessment and Examination

Teaching Methods (cont.) Skill performance test

Teaching Methods (cont.) Objective structured clinical examination (OSCE) will be implemented this semester.

Data Management and Analysis in Health Care One statistician professor from Department of Gerontology is invited to give lectures on the statistical knowledge.

Data Management and Analysis in Health Care Two assignments weekly – Software skill practice – Reading of literature examples Application of the statistical analysis in nursing

Challenges for English Teaching Strong Taiwanese accent, poor pronunciation and fluency of speech. Limited usage of English vocabularies – Could be worsening if I did not get a good sleep on the night before the class.

Strategies to Improve Teaching Getting a night sleep for at least seven hours before the class Listening to radio English lessons Increasing speaking opportunities with international students and foreigners The “heavy” use of body language Well-preparation for teaching: good teaching materials and contents

Strategies to Improve Teaching (cont.) Understanding the culture differences and the students’ needs and challenges while studying in an oversea country. Effective communication with the students – Goals of the course – What assistances they can receive from the department and university

Strategies to Improve Teaching (cont.) Provide opportunity for students to know more about local Taiwanese culture

Strategies to Improve Teaching (cont.) Adjust teaching approach, aiming to optimize my performance using the student feedback and comments

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