Theoretical Foundations Of Learning In Nursing And Health Professions
UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND
SCHOOL OF NURSING
COURSE SYLLABUS
NURS 787 Theoretical Foundations of Teaching and Learning in Nursing and Health Professions
Course Syllabus
Credits: 3 credits Faculty Facilitator: Susan L. Bindon, DNP RN-BC Assistant Professor, Institute for Educators Suite 311W, School of Nursing Phone: 410.706.8049 Fax: 410.706.5560 Email: bindon@son.umaryland.edu
Office Hours: By appointment, in person or via Bb Collaborate/IM/office hours Course Overview:
This course will provide a foundation in theory and application of essential knowledge for teaching students, consumers and continuing education in a variety of settings. The course content …show more content…
Compare and contrast several definitions of teaching and learning.
2. Explain a variety of ways that adults learn.
3. Identify selected influences on learning.
4. Compare and contrast theories of learning in relation to:
Assumptions
Unique characteristics
Advantages and disadvantages
Role of the teacher
Role of the learner.
5. Analyze the implications of various standards in health education and health professions education.
6. Describe effective ways of assessing learning needs and organizing learning experiences.
Required Textbook:
Bastable, S.B. (Ed.) (2014). Nurse as educator: Principles of teaching and learning for nursing practice. 4rd edition. Boston: Jones and Bartlett Publishers.
Additional Readings: As assigned in module.
Course Requirements: (assignment criteria and grading for each can be found at the end of the syllabus)
1. Informed participation in online discussion and module activities: 20%
2. Completion of assignments: Professional Goals and Philosophy of teaching and learning: 15% Learning theory and style case study: 30% Needs assessment project: 35% Course Content
Module Number
Title
(See schedule within course for specific …show more content…
To complete this assignment, you should:
Complete the Assessment of Developmental Level table. (4 points)
Complete the Assessment of Learning Style table. (4 points)
Describe how the developmental level of this learner will impact learning. (3 points)
Describe how the learning style of this learner will impact learning. (3 points)
Select an appropriate learning theory or model (or a combination of theories and models) that you might select to plan learning experiences for this learner. State the rationale for your choice. (4 points)
Describe the relevant premises of the theory or model. (5 points)
Discuss how you would use the theory or model. (5 points)
Describe what the role of the learner would be when using this model. (2 points)
Needs Assessment Project (35%)
The purpose of this assignment is to conduct a formal needs assessment to determine a learning need. You will do this by investigating the following components:
Institution philosophy and mission
Nursing philosophy and mission
Learning needs assessment
Priority need
Institutional supports and barriers
Available
SCHOOL OF NURSING
COURSE SYLLABUS
NURS 787 Theoretical Foundations of Teaching and Learning in Nursing and Health Professions
Course Syllabus
Credits: 3 credits Faculty Facilitator: Susan L. Bindon, DNP RN-BC Assistant Professor, Institute for Educators Suite 311W, School of Nursing Phone: 410.706.8049 Fax: 410.706.5560 Email: bindon@son.umaryland.edu
Office Hours: By appointment, in person or via Bb Collaborate/IM/office hours Course Overview:
This course will provide a foundation in theory and application of essential knowledge for teaching students, consumers and continuing education in a variety of settings. The course content …show more content…
Compare and contrast several definitions of teaching and learning.
2. Explain a variety of ways that adults learn.
3. Identify selected influences on learning.
4. Compare and contrast theories of learning in relation to:
Assumptions
Unique characteristics
Advantages and disadvantages
Role of the teacher
Role of the learner.
5. Analyze the implications of various standards in health education and health professions education.
6. Describe effective ways of assessing learning needs and organizing learning experiences.
Required Textbook:
Bastable, S.B. (Ed.) (2014). Nurse as educator: Principles of teaching and learning for nursing practice. 4rd edition. Boston: Jones and Bartlett Publishers.
Additional Readings: As assigned in module.
Course Requirements: (assignment criteria and grading for each can be found at the end of the syllabus)
1. Informed participation in online discussion and module activities: 20%
2. Completion of assignments: Professional Goals and Philosophy of teaching and learning: 15% Learning theory and style case study: 30% Needs assessment project: 35% Course Content
Module Number
Title
(See schedule within course for specific …show more content…
To complete this assignment, you should:
Complete the Assessment of Developmental Level table. (4 points)
Complete the Assessment of Learning Style table. (4 points)
Describe how the developmental level of this learner will impact learning. (3 points)
Describe how the learning style of this learner will impact learning. (3 points)
Select an appropriate learning theory or model (or a combination of theories and models) that you might select to plan learning experiences for this learner. State the rationale for your choice. (4 points)
Describe the relevant premises of the theory or model. (5 points)
Discuss how you would use the theory or model. (5 points)
Describe what the role of the learner would be when using this model. (2 points)
Needs Assessment Project (35%)
The purpose of this assignment is to conduct a formal needs assessment to determine a learning need. You will do this by investigating the following components:
Institution philosophy and mission
Nursing philosophy and mission
Learning needs assessment
Priority need
Institutional supports and barriers
Available