Teaching and Learning in Nursing for the Novice Nurse Educator

Catalog description

This course provides an introduction to principles of teaching and learning in nursing education and explores the role of the nurse educator in academic and clinical settings. Teaching strategies are examined within both a clinical and academic environment using evidence-based strategies. Various learning styles and techniques to support learner diversity and a culture of active teaching and learning will be discussed. Emphasis is placed on the importance of curricular alignment of outcomes, assessments, and learning activities at module, course, and program levels. Best practices in assessment and evaluation, as well as approaches to legal and ethical issues in nursing education are introduced in this course.