Lesson Plan on Puzzle-Based
Learning
Disease Identification & Clinical
Procedures
Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Institute of
Medical Sciences
Instructor: Ms. Sakshi Malik | [Link].
Identification Performa
• • Subject: Medical–Surgical Nursing / Health
Education
• • Topic: Puzzle-Based Learning on Disease
Identification and Clinical Procedure
• • Lesson Type: Innovative Teaching–Learning
Strategy
• • Learner Level: [Link]. Nursing 3rd Year
• • Duration: 60 minutes
• • Methods: Puzzle-based learning, discussion,
reflection
General Objectives
• 1. Utilize innovative game-based strategies for
reinforcing theoretical and clinical knowledge.
• 2. Develop analytical, observational, and
problem-solving skills through puzzles.
• 3. Encourage teamwork, communication, and
creativity.
• 4. Integrate knowledge of disease
identification and procedural skills in an
engaging way.
Specific Objectives
• 1. Decode emoji clues to identify disease
conditions (Puzzle 1).
• 2. Analyze clues in an escape puzzle to trace
disease stages (Puzzle 2).
• 3. Assemble a jigsaw puzzle showing CSF
extraction via lumbar puncture (Puzzle 3).
• 4. Demonstrate reasoning and collaboration.
• 5. Reflect on how puzzles enhance memory
and understanding.
Content Outline
Puzzle Type Learning Focus Expected Learning Outcome
Emoji Puzzle – 'Guess the Disease' Interpreting symptoms & disease names Identify disease conditions from emoji
via emojis clues
Escape Puzzle – 'Journey Through the Understanding stages of a disease Unlock each stage to reach final
Disease' diagnosis
Jigsaw Puzzle – 'CSF Extraction through Learning procedural steps & posture Assemble and explain lumbar puncture
Lumbar Puncture' procedure
Teaching–Learning Activities
• • Introduction – Concept of puzzle-based
learning (5 mins)
• • Emoji Puzzle Activity – Guess diseases from
emoji clues (10 mins)
• • Escape Puzzle – Identify disease progression
(15 mins)
• • Jigsaw Puzzle – Assemble CSF extraction
steps (15 mins)
• • Discussion and Conclusion (10 mins)
Evaluation & Follow-Up
• • Cognitive: Correct identification of diseases
and steps.
• • Affective: Active participation and
teamwork.
• • Psychomotor: Logical puzzle assembly and
explanation.
• • Assignment: Create a mini health-related
puzzle for next class.
References
• • Sreevani, R. A Guide to Mental Health and
Psychiatric Nursing
• • Brunner & Suddarth’s Textbook of Medical-
Surgical Nursing
• • Potter & Perry, Fundamentals of Nursing
• • Educational Psychology and Learning
Theories in Nursing Education