Foundations of Teaching: Module 1 - Essentials of Teaching

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This is the first module of the course Foundations of Teaching. It is designed for students, and beginning and experienced educators seeking theoretical knowledge and practical skill sets to be effective teachers in nursing. This module provides a broad overview of the fundamentals of teaching that explore a variety of learning theories and the neuroscience of learning as applied in teaching students in nursing. A panel will discuss the challenges and effective strategies in teaching a large class. Skills development include writing competency outcomes performance assessment (COPA), lesson planning, and teaching a difficult concept. An interactive lecture/discussion on best practices in simulation will be included.