Mastering Concept-Based Teaching - E-Book: A Guide for Nurse Educators

Mastering Concept-Based Teaching - E-Book: A Guide for Nurse Educators

<p>Written specifically for nursing faculty from the leading experts in concept-based nursing curricula, <b>Mastering Concept-Based Teaching </b>gives you all the strategies and guidance you need to plan, develop, and deliver an effective concept-based curriculum. Renowned authors Dr. Jean Foret Giddens, Dr. Linda Caputi, and Dr. Beth Rodgers walk you through the background and benefits of using a concept-based learning approach, how to apply a research-based approach to teaching concepts, how to improve and evaluate student learning with concepts, and much more to ensure you are ready to successfully bring concepts into your nursing program. </p><p><b>This insightful and indispensable guide to concept-based education:</b></p> <ul> <p><li>Provides an understanding of the nature of concepts, their function in the process of learning, and the importance of being consistent in the selection and implementation of concepts. </li> <p><li>Provides a general framework of general steps associated with the development of a concept-based curriculum.</li> <p><li>Illustrates ways to enhance the conceptual approach with balanced teaching strategies, an open environment, and engaging learning activities. </li> <p><li>Explains the importance of analyzing evaluation data to determine the effectiveness of a new curriculum on meeting program learning outcomes.</li> </ul> <p>If you are looking to make the move towards concept-based education in nursing, you can’t afford to be without this innovative educational resource.</p>