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Teaching Philosophy
Educators are responsible for establishing learning strategies and teaching methods to
educate prospective nurses. Teaching strategies of educators directly impact and influence the
ability of students to learn (Masduki et al., 2019). Education has changed and evolved over the
years, refining teaching methods, developing learning strategies, and developing individual
approaches for students. The benefits of revolutionizing education have created a movement of
educators dedicated to constantly exploring new learning and teaching strategies to increase
student learning. Educators, as leaders of the profession, have the power to influence students
positively. Educators develop teaching philosophy to express the teaching values, beliefs,
objectives, and goals of the educators. Teaching philosophy provides the audience with a set of
criteria and standards to judge the quality of the teaching abilities of the educator and its
effectiveness.
Conception of Teaching and Learning
The conception of teaching and learning represents what educators consider an effective
strategy and method to implement teaching and learning in the classroom (Masduki et al., 2019).
The approaches and conceptions of teaching can be student-centered and teaching-centered. The
focus of faculty on student-centered learning provides students with a deep sense of learning.
The style of teaching, strategies, and methods educators use tremendously impact the students
and academic performance. In the nursing profession, educators are the pillar of the profession.
Educators provide students with valuable knowledge, mentorship, and skills to apply knowledge
into practice and enter the workforce (Carvalho et al., 2021).
The concepts of learning and teaching of educators affect the teaching approaches used in
the classrooms. Often, educators struggle to translate concepts of learning and teaching into
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practices in academia, negatively affecting classroom students (Carvalho et al., 2021). Educators
in nursing are constantly improving academic and clinical learning methods, improving
knowledge, skills, satisfaction, and well-prepared student nurses. Student-centered teaching
students has dramatically increased learning experiences for students, and faculty have
experienced positive results and outcomes in the academic performance of students.
Student-centered learning in nursing education has shown great promise for the
profession. The approach involves the faculty as a facilitator of student learning, empowering the
students to control academic studies. Nursing educators use student-centered learning to improve
student competencies in nursing practices and knowledge. Student-centered learning enhances
the problem-solving, critical thinking, and teamwork abilities of students. Academic nursing
programs should continuously provide resources to educators to evolve strategies, methods, and
processes of learning to increase the ability of students to learn the needed knowledge, abilities,
and resiliency needed to practice safe nursing care for the population (Berg & Lepp, 2023).
Teaching Philosophy
Educators are leaders in respective professions with the ability to influence students to
grow and develop professionally and personally. Educators and students can create a positive
experience by developing professional relationships and creating an environment of mentorship.
As an educator, hard work, dedication, practice models, ethics, service, and expertise are the
uttermost principles that drive teaching. The goal of an educator is to provide the knowledge
necessary to nursing students to establish competence and abilities to practice nursing safely.
Effective educators in the profession of nursing are innovative leaders who transform practices
with advanced teaching skills and clinical abilities, giving students autonomy, competence, and
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confidence to impart in practices. Motivating students to optimize nursing skills will be attained
by inspiring, coaching, mentoring, counseling, and encouragement.
Teaching students is an essential aspect of the nursing profession. Nurse educators foster
values of caring, diversity, integrity, and excellence, organizing classroom and clinical teaching
inherited to these values (National League for Nursing, n.d.). Improving the experience of
students academically and clinically increases satisfaction, critical thinking, decision-making,
skill development, and learning. Educators should be lifelong learners, ensuring the most up-to-
date practices and providing students with valuable and reliable knowledge (Newland, 2019).
Nursing is my calling; teaching is my passion. Ensuring that future professional nurses
are well equipped with the tools necessary to start nursing practices and provide quality,
knowable, safe nursing care is essential in my philosophy as an educator. The Bible states, “My
brethren, let not many of you become teachers, knowing that we shall receive a stricter
judgment” (James 3:1, NKJV). Teaching and educating others is crucial. The goal will be
accomplished with perseverance.
Theoretical Framework
The intricacy of the healthcare system demands that nursing faculty acquire expert
learning and teaching strategies to educate and prepare for the future of nursing. The rapidly
evolving healthcare system and environment demand nurses to acquire sharp knowledge, sound
judgment, critical thinking, psychomotor skills, reasoning, and sound decision (Berg & Lepp,
2023). The student-centered learning approach is a nursing education method utilizing
constructivism as a theoretical framework. Constructivism learning theory conjectures that
students actively engage in learning, making meaningful experiences socially and individually
(Epp et al., 2021).
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Student-centered education and active learning have been frequently used successfully in
nursing curricula using constructivism as the theoretical framework (Abualhaija, 2019). Nursing
programs aim to graduate with a solid knowledge base and the ability to think critically, make
sound decisions, and provide evidence-based clinical reasoning. Nurse educators have the ability
to constantly improve curriculum and learning strategies to innovate nursing education (Epp et
al., 2021). Students in college curriculums support the student-centered learning approach.
Students find this approach beneficial in increasing skills and knowledge by connecting learning
with real-life applications, taking responsibility for learning, collaborating with peers and
instructors, and reflecting in practice. Using this approach is pivotal for educators to be available
for any needs that the students may have (Sioukas, 2022).
Teaching Philosophy and Organization Alignment
The mission and vision statement of facilities are the core values and culture of the
institution. By having a concrete and clear vision and mission statement, medical facilities give
the institution a unique development and identity. Provides the public with a sense of aspiration
and a view of the purpose and the reason for the existence of the institution. The mission and
vision statement can have a more significant impact not only on the public but also on the
employees of the organization (Qin et al., 2023).
The United States Army Institute of Surgical Research (USAISR) is an organization that
encompasses two sections: research and clinical burn unit. The burn unit is the only clinical burn
unit in the United States military. The USAISR mission is optimizing combat casualty care. The
USAISR vision is the world’s premier research organization, enabling readiness and delivering
evidence-based solutions for the optimal care of the combat wounded (U.S. Army Institute of
Surgical Research, n.d.). It is a privilege to work in an institution like the USAISR, whose
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mission, values, and vision align with my teaching, professional, and soldier values and
philosophy.
Exemplar of Teaching Philosophy
Teaching philosophy application in the learning environment can be challenging.
Developing comprehensive curriculums, agendas, and learning strategies can provide educators
with the right tools to facilitate knowledge and skills to students. The student-centered approach,
active learning, and skills demonstration are essential to my teaching philosophy. Active
engagement with students gives educators an inside into the learning abilities of students.
Promoting student-centered and active learning helps students to develop competence,
confidence, and autonomy in clinical practices. Investing in the students with valuable
knowledge and practical skills is rewarding, knowing that student nurses will be the future of the
profession. The student preparation involves the knowledge and skills necessary to care for
diverse patient needs, function as leaders, and advance science to support safe, quality patient
care (Sumpter et al., 2022).
Students are engaged in clinical practices and provide the rationale for the skills. This
helps the student to merge theoretical knowledge with clinical practices. Students are encouraged
to ask questions and get involved in all aspects of clinical practices. The motivation of students
produces engagement in learning experiences. Educators positively impact students by inspiring,
coaching, mentoring, and encouraging. After clinical days, students are encouraged to self-reflect
and discuss with the educator about the clinical day. This gives students and educators clear,
concise, and constructive feedback about clinical skills and knowledge learned.
Conclusion
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Educators are assets in the nursing profession. The constant evolution of healthcare
causes nursing educators to constantly develop curricula and learning strategies to provide high-
level learning in nursing programs. Educators utilize teaching strategies, methods, and theories to
establish a foundation in teaching style. Students benefit from well-rounded educators with a
strong teaching foundation, which promotes the growth and development of students
professionally and personally. The Bible states, “But as for you, speak the things which are
proper for sound doctrine” (Titus 2:1, NKJV). It is critical to continue refining education and
producing new learning methods to provide students with high-level knowledge, skills, and
abilities to practice safe, knowledgeable, skillful nursing care for the population.
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