The essay should include reflection on the session plan and learning from the course overall, as well as reference to nursing and midwifery council requirements for the role. The course supports qualified nurses to develop their knowledge, skills and confidence in facilitating and supporting effective learning, teaching and assessment in the workplace. As a part of the course you are required to facilitate a learning session. I''m giving a powerpoint presentation on traumatic brain injuries to nurses who are new to the unit and do not have previous experience of nursing patients with brain injuries. They have got a basic knowledge of brain anatomy. The students are requested to ask questions throughout the lecture and there will be discussion in the end. Also in the end there is a internet based case study where the students will have to apply their knowledge to practice. If the students have listened carefully they will have all the correct answers for the case study. The module program: Introduction to mentoring *Explore the hopes and fears of learners in the light of relevant theories *Examine the professional requirements for your role in facilitating learning *Apply a variety of reflective frameworks in the context of facilitating learning. Planning for learning *Critically appraise frameworks for assessing learning styles *Examine the relationships between individual student needs and available learning opportunities *Demonstrate the skills required in negotiating learning agreements *Recognise the importance of mentoring the learner. Developing the learning environment *Critically examine the impact of the learning environment on individual and organisational learning *Discuss a variety of approaches to change management in the context of the learning environment *Discuss the importance of power in relation to facilitating learning Structuring learning experiences *Explore the concept of facilitation *Examine the significance of role modeling *Identify appropriate methods of facilitating learning Prepare a specific plan for facilitating learning *Select, adapt and use a range of learning activities to facilitate learning with individuals and groups. Assessing performance *Discuss the connection between learning, assessing and feedback *Critically examine the purpose and types of assessment *Analyse the concept of validity and reliability in relation to assessment *Relate the practice and principles of assessment to your own role Tips from the lecturer: Decide on a reflective framework and use it throughout the essay Ensure you balance, integrate and apply your reflective description, with the relevant theory Write in first person when referring to your own experiences and learning; you should do this in each paragraph Incorporate learning and teaching theory throughout that is correctly referenced. Write in third person when referring to literature and theory Be selective of what theory you use and ensure it is valid and reliable source, offer some comparison, criticism and discussion where you can Identify any action for your future practice Conclude your essay- bring your thoughts together, summarise the main points you have made.