Course Descriptions
| NRSG 858 Designing and Evaluating Learner-Centered Curricula | 3 credits |
Sound curricular and course development, implementation and evaluation are built on understanding the pedagogical philosophies and assumptions associated with adult learning and nursing education. This course addresses the impact of current and future forces, internal and external, on the development of curriculum, course content and teaching/learning strategies. Students will explore best practices and research-based strategies to create an active educational environment that supports various learning styles, student retention and academic success for a diverse multicultural student population.
| NRSG 859 Teaching and Learning Strategies | 3 credits |
Effective classroom and clinical teaching/learning strategies foster sound clinical judgment, safe clinical practice and professional development. In this course, students will develop theoretically-based, teaching/learning strategies focused on individual learner needs within classroom and clinical learning environments. Special attention will be given to the interplay of different learning circumstances – including various clinical settings, learner needs and learner evaluation. Through reflective analysis, students will examine nursing behaviors that advance professional role development.
| NRSG 860 Using Technology to Enhance Teaching and Learning Strategies | 3 credits |
Technology offers numerous opportunities to enhance diverse teaching/learning strategies. Using theories of education, students will explore A) how technology influences teaching, learning and evaluation B) a variety of technologies and their applicability to learning goals, active learning strategies and various learning environments such as clinical sites and learning resource centers C) how teacher and learner roles are influenced by the use of technology.
| NRSG 861 Implementation of the Educator Role: Practicum | 3 credits |
Various components of the educator role are implemented under the guidance of a preceptor in an educational setting. Opportunities are provided to utilize teaching and learning strategies, educational research findings and evaluation methods with diverse students. Professional issues such as continuous quality improvement, health care quality and safety, scholarship of teaching, and multicultural workforce needs will be incorporated into accompanying modules.
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