Teaching and Learning in the Clinical Setting

Teaching and learning in the clinical setting is not a new concept and the teaching of clinical skill to nursing student ranks high on the current agenda of nurse education (Pfeil, 2003). Therefore, has be the duty of teachers to continue to provide ongoing guidance during teaching and learning taking place. According to While (2004), the mentor is required to feel personally and professionally confident when assessing the student’s performance. This allows the development of the students will become better and more effective.

In order to achieve this, I always emphasize the relationship between me and Mr. S during the learning session. This is because, according to Wilkes (2006), the judgment of a student’s competence depend on the working relationship between the mentor and student. Therefore, I have always held a meeting after he finished the procedure. It is intended to get feedback from him every time he completes a task. Feedback and assessment of student performance during placement learning have become an increasingly important (Fitzgerald et al, 2010). When the discussion was going on, I asked a lot about the problems he encountered during performing the procedure. I also give a clear and appropriate to every question asked by him. This is intended to build confidence in himself and to build a closer relationship so that he feels comfortable to share the problems during the learning session.

To provide ongoing support to her, I asked my supervisor to reschedule, so my working hours are the same as when he came to do the practical. to enable him to see and ask me about something he does not understand or need me to teach in a procedure that he does not know or he does not confident to do it. The participants had an opp...

... middle of paper ...

...opment (Merja et al, 2013). Many references that underscored the importance of the concept of mentor-mentee in learning systems, especially for nursing students. This is because, it was proven that mentoring is an important element in helping the success of students in their respective fields.

According to Moseley and Davies (2008), Mentor's role can be defined as a person who will be responsible in assisting and guiding for each student under his supervision. Therefore, has become obligations as a mentor to provide continuing education and guidance on all students under his supervision. This is because, mentor is someone who has the experience and knowledge more in their respective areas compared to students. Because of this, it is a student’s responsibility to follow all instructions given by the mentor during the process of teaching and learning is taking place.