NURS 601 - Principles of Teaching and Learning

Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0

Prerequisite(s): NURS 500 , NURS 502

Restriction(s): None

Corequisite(s): None

This course is designed to provide students with an understanding of principles of teaching and learning in both the academic and clinical realms. Theoretical concepts of nursing education will be introduced and various teaching environments will be explored. The course will focus on the application of skills for all aspects of course design, including individual assignments, learning modules, instructional strategies, learner evaluation and course syllabi.

Student Learning Outcomes of the Course:

Apply theories, principles, and strategies of teaching and learning to address the needs of diverse learners in varied learning environments.
Synthesize innovative educational processes to design, implement, and evaluate educational content.
Integrate technology based tools into development of learning activities and assessments
Develop a complete learning module, including course description, outcomes, learning activities, teaching strategies, and evaluation methods