Lesson 4 Curriculum Design & Evaluation

Learning Objectives

Participate in Curriculum Design and Evaluation of Program Outcomes

  1. Demonstrate knowledge of curriculum development including
    1. Identifying program outcomes
    2. Developing competency statements
    3. Writing course objectives
    4. Selecting appropriate learning activities
    5. Selecting appropriate clinical experiences
    6. Selecting appropriate evaluation strategies
  2. Actively participate in the design of the curriculum to reflect
    1. Institutional philosophy and mission
    2. Current nursing and health care trends
    3. Community and societal needs
    4. Nursing principles, standards, theory, and research
    5. Use of technology
  3. Lead the development of curriculum design
  4. Lead the development of course design
  5. Analyze results of program evaluation
  6. Revise the curriculum based on the evaluation of
    1. Program outcomes
    2. Learner needs
    3. Societal and health care trends
    4. Stakeholder feedback
  7. Implement curricular revisions using appropriate change theories and strategies
  8. Collaborate with community and clinical partners to support educational goals
  9. Design program assessment plans that promote continuous quality improvement
  10. Implement the program assessment plan
  11. Evaluate the program assessment plan

Readings

Required Readings

  • Ellis, P. (2016). Systematic program evaluation. In D. Billings & J. Halstead’s (Eds.) Teaching in nursing: A guide for faculty. (5th ed.). (pp. 463-507). St. Louis, MO: Elsevier.
  • Sullivan, D. (2016). An introduction to curriculum. In D. Billings & J. Halstead’s (Eds.) Teaching in nursing: A guide for faculty. (5th ed.). (pp. 89-117). St. Louis, MO: Elsevier.

Optional Readings

McHugh, M. (2013). Curriculum design and evaluation of program outcomes. In R. Whittmann-Price, M. Godshall, & L. Wilson (Eds.) Certified nurse educator (CNE) review manual. (2nd ed.). (pp. 215-241). New York, NY: Springer Publishing.

Assignments

Lesson 4

  • Complete assigned readings
  • Review voiceover presentation
  • Complete lesson quiz until achieving a score of 90% or higher

 Handouts

  • Speaker's Notes

Lesson 4 Content

Lesson 4 Quiz

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