Developed by Austin Community College:
Jere Hammer, RN, MSN, Department Chair, Associate Degree Nursing
Pat Recek, MSN, RN, Department Chair, Vocational Nursing Program

Module Overview



Topic Outline

I.  Nursing Education in Texas
     A. Background
     B. Definitions
     C. Sources
     D. Relevance to Nursing
II. Teaching Strategies
     A. Onsite Instruction
     B. Online Instruction
III.Compendium of Strategies

The purpose of this module is to provide an overview of innovative teaching strategies appropriate for use by nurse educators via print-based or web-based participation.

Expectations

This module is designed as self-paced instruction for nursing faculty interested in exploring innovative teaching strategies. This module is not designed for student use.

The content, exercises, and references will introduce innovative teaching strategies by defining a wide range of strategies (both onsite and online) and presenting detailed examples of selected strategies. Participants can mix and match activities to meet their personal learning needs.

Objectives

At the completion of the module, the learner will be able to:

  1. Identify innovative teaching strategies that:
    • promote active learning
    • enhance critical thinking
    • provide interactivity
    • encourage collaboration
  2. Implement the seven principles of good practice in undergraduate education.
  3. Engage students in experiential learning activities.

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