The learning resource center
19 The learning resource center Kay E. Hodson Carlton, EdD, RN, ANEF, FAAN The learning resource center (LRC) of today is a central hub of instructional activity for students, faculty,…
Philosophical foundations of the curriculum
7 Philosophical foundations of the curriculum Theresa M. Valiga, EdD, RN, ANEF, FAAN Beautiful words. Admirable values. Published prominently on websites and in catalogues, student handbooks, and accreditation reports. The…
Improving teaching and learning: classroom assessment techniques
16 Improving teaching and learning: classroom assessment techniques Connie J. Rowles, DSN, RN Since the early 1980s, postsecondary education has been carefully scrutinized by political, economic, consumer, and educational forces…
Managing student incivility and misconduct in the learning environment
14 Managing student incivility and misconduct in the learning environment Karen M. Whitney, PhD and Susan Luparell, PhD, ANCS-BC, CNE On today’s campuses of higher education, there appears to be…
Service learning: developing values, cultural competence, and social responsibility
12 Service learning: developing values, cultural competence, and social responsibility Carla Mueller, PhD, RN For two decades, agencies and commissions concerned with higher education and preparation of the professions (American…
Developing learner-centered courses
10 Developing learner-centered courses Diane M. Billings, EdD, RN, FAAN Designing or redesigning courses for effective learning is an important aspect of the faculty role. Learner-centered courses are first and…
The diverse learning needs of students
2 The diverse learning needs of students Nancy Burruss, PhD, RN, CNE and Ann Popkess, PhD, RN Students in today’s college classrooms represent a wide array of diversity in learning…
The evaluation process: an overview
24 The evaluation process: an overview Mary P. Bourke, PhD, RN, MSN and Barbara A. Ihrke, PhD, RN Nursing faculty are responsible for evaluating student learning, course, curriculum, and program…
From teaching to learning: theoretical foundations
13 From teaching to learning: theoretical foundations Lori Candela, EdD, MS, RN, FNP-BC, CNE Teaching and learning are interactive processes. The roots of the paradigm shift away from an emphasis…
Curriculum designs
8 Curriculum designs Donna L. Boland, PhD, RN, ANEF and Linda M. Finke, PhD, RN Curriculum, by its very nature, holds a different element of promise for different groups of…
