NURSCE 300 - Curriculum Development
Aug 7-Sept 15, 2006

The focus of this course is on curriculum development for health related courses and program of study. Theories and models of curriculum devleopment are explored, and educational needs assessment is conducted. Students develop an educational program using design methodology, learning characteristics, program objectives, instructional methods, and evaluation methods.

Course Content/Modules: (Each module will be completed within one (1) week)

Module 1
Title: Philosophy of Education
Objective: Examine existing philosophies and develop a personal philosophy of education

Module 2
Title: Needs Assessment and Learning Characteristics
Objective: Assess an educational need, identify learnings and learner characteristics

Module 3
Title: Instructional Design
Objectives: Examine various instructional designs, develop an instructional design for an educational program

Module 4
Title: Learning Objectives and Outcomes
Objectives: Examine objectives targeting different levels of learning domains: cognitive, psychomotor, and effecive; create a lesson plan (to include objectives, content outline, and outcome measures) for an educational program or instructional unit.

Module 5
Title: Instructional Methods and Teaching Strategies
Objectives: Examine various instructional methods and identify effective methods for individual learning needs; discuss differences in traditional and alternative instructional methods (Classroom, Distance Education, and Online methods).

Module 6
Title: Program Evaluation
Objectives: Examine various methods of evaluation; develop an evaluation plan for an identified Educational Program

NURSCE 301 - Technology in Education
Oct 9-Nov 17, 2006

The focus of this course is on the development of a variety of teaching methodologies to enhance learning outcomes of various populations.  Students examine various computer technologies to support educational principles, theories, and instructional processes. Students identify effective theoretical models to guide integration of technology into educational programs and evaluate instructional software. Students develop components of an online educational program (homepage, syllabus, lecture, and presentation).

Course Content/Modules:

Module 1
Title:Theoretical Frameworks and Educational Principles  
Objectives: Examine various theoretical frameworks and educational principles for using technology in health care education.
(Week 1)

Module 2
Title: Computer Technologies
Objectives: Identify and analyze various instructional software; create a homepage within WebCT format; discuss how principles and theories of learning relate to the use of computer technology in the classroom.
(Week 2)

Module 3
Title: Components of Online Teaching
Objectives: Develop a syllabus for use with online teaching; develop a lecture to be used in a web-based course; create an online presentation; manage a chat session; create an online quiz.
(Weeks 3, 4, & 5)

Module 4
Title: Evaluation of Online Teaching
Objectives: Examine various methods of evaluating online courses and programs; identify ways of evaluating learning outcomes of online students.(Week 6)

NURSCE 302 - Course: Instructional Processes
Apr 2-May 11, 2007

The focus of this course is on the development and use of a variety of teaching methodologies to enhance learning of various populations (academic students, student of continuing education programs, staff in health care provider settings, and client/families). Within the course, students examine educational principles, theories, and instructional processes for the development, implementation, and evaluation of educational program and instructional units. Students work with a qualified preceptor and submit a critique of a videotape or audiotape of their teaching skills.

Course Content/Modules

Module 1
Title: Principles and Theories of Education
Objectives: Examine various principles and theories of education; discuss the role of principles and theories in the development of educational programs/instructional units.
(Week 1)

Module 2
Title: Teaching Methodologies
Objectives: Discuss various teaching methodologies; work with a preceptor to identify a learning population and learner need; identify appropriate teaching methodologies for the identified population and learner need.
(Week 2)

Module 3
Title: Instructional Unit Content
Objectives: Develop a lesson plan (objectives, content, teaching methods, and evaluation) for the identified learner need; discuss advantages/disadvantages of teaching methodologies related to the identified learners.
(Week 3)                                            

Module 4
Title: Instructional Processes
Objectives: Implement lesson plan with the identified learners. (Instruction will be audio or video taped and critiqued by the student and by the preceptor.)
(Weeks 4 & 5)

Module 5
Title: Evaluation of Instructional Processes
Objectives: Evaluate effectiveness of instructional processes on learner outcomes; discuss various methods of evaluation.
(Week 6)

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