15 Strategies to promote critical thinking and active learning Connie J. Rowles, DSN, RN Nursing faculty spend a considerable amount of their time planning experiences to facilitate student learning. The…
11 Selecting learning experiences to achieve curriculum outcomes Martha Scheckel, PhD, RN The purpose of the curriculum is to present students with a cohesive body of knowledge, attitudes, and skills…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
