Development of the Instructional Competency of Nurse Instructors

Abstract

Objectives : To develop the instructional competency of nurse instructors at Srimahasarakham Nurs- ing College Methods : This action research design. Participants consisted of 44 nurse instructors. The study processes followed three phases: 1) situational analysis; 2) development; 3) evaluation. The instruments included a data record form for nurse instructors, evaluation forms for quality of course syllabus, lesson plan, and teaching, evaluation form for desirable attribute, a questionnaire of satisfaction, in-depth interview questions, and questions for a focused group discussion. The study was carried out from June 2014 to February 2018. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and content analysis.

Results : Situational analysis phase: problems of instructional competency among nurse instructors were reported in three domains: knowledge, skill, and attribute. Development phase: Three cycles were conducted in development processes concerning about: 1) course syllabus; 2) lesson plan; 3) teaching and learning skill in the 21st century; and 4) knowledge management. Evaluation phase: regarding the knowledge and skill competencies of nurse instructors, it was found that 100% of the course syllabus and teaching method had the quality at a good level or higher. 92.45% of the lesson plan had quality at a good level or higher. 100% of the sample had the desirable attribute at a good level or higher. In addition, 92.52 % of the sample had the satisfaction on competency development at a good level or higher.

Conclusion : The results indicate that development of instructional competency among nurse instructors is efficiency and effectiveness. Therefore, the College should launch the policy and support the development of instructional competency tangibly and continually.