NUR 542 Innovative Teaching and Learning Strategies in Nursing
This course explores innovative instructional methods and teaching strategies that can be utilized in nursing education. In this course, learners will develop theoretically-based, teaching/learning strategies focused on individual learner needs within classroom and clinical learning environments. Different styles of learning, diversity in the classroom and critical thinking are covered as well as creative and innovative strategies and techniques with discussion on simulation in the classroom. Specific examples and suggestions for how to implement teaching strategies, how to identify types of learners as well as how to predict potential issues or challenges with each strategy are also identified. Learners discuss specific teaching-learning strategies for traditional classroom settings, the clinical arena, and through the use of technology for both web-based and virtual simulation.