Major Categories of Teaching

• Professional Competence


  • Develops knowledge of the subject matter & polishes skills throughout his career.
  • Expands through reading, research, clinical practice, & continuing education
• Interpersonal Relationships with Students 


  • Sensitive to the feelings & problems of learners
  • Conveys a sense of warmth (empathic listening, acceptance, & honest communication)
  • Creating atmosphere which students can ask express ideas/feelings
  • Respect for students, being fair
• Personal Characteristics 


  • Authenticity, enthusiasm, cheerfulness
  • Good speaking voice, self-confidence & caring attitude
  • Self-control, patience, flexibility, sense of humor
• Teaching Practices 


  • Mechanics, methods, & skills in classroom & clinical teaching.
  • Teaches subject matter in a stimulating way, not boring
  • Good teaching style & strategies
  • Presents material in an interesting, clear, & organized manner
  • Thorough knowledge of the subject matter
• Evaluation Practices 


  • Communicates expectations
  • Giving tests pertinent to the subject matter
  • Correcting students tactfully
  • Provides timely feedback on students progress
  • Fair in evaluating process
• Availability to Students 


  • Physically helping students giving nursing care
  • Resource person in RLE
  • Freely answering questions
  • Appropriate amount of supervision