Devising a Lesson Plan on Essential Newborn Care Based on Gagne’s Principles

Abstract

The present lesson plan on essential newborn care (ENC) in a simulation model based on the recommendations of the World Health Organization (WHO) has been prepared using Gagne’s instructional design. Each step of Gagne’s nine events of instruction has been elaborated with the scope of the lesson plan for the achievement of the intended learning outcomes of the medical students involved in small-group teaching. The pros and cons of the application of Gagne’s model have been discussed. Finally, a detailed description of the lesson and the clinical scenario has been summarized.