Evaluation Strategies for Nurse Educators – NURS 600
CG • Section 8WK • 11/08/2019 to 04/16/2020 • Modified 07/27/2021
Course Description
This course will cover various formative and summative evaluation strategies for assessment of student learning outcomes in the classroom, clinical, and laboratory settings. Attention will be given to social/legal/ethical issues, students with disabilities, and cultural diversity.
For information regarding prerequisites for this course, please refer to the Academic Course Catalog.
Rationale
This course will equip future nurse educators with the tools needed to effectively and systematically evaluate student learning in multiple settings. The student will be able to develop a variety of assessment procedures that include test writing and analysis, various clinical evaluation tools, and in-class strategies for student engagement. Since successful passage of the licensure exam denotes beginning practice as a nurse, it is imperative that nurse educators are able to assess student learning accurately using valid and reliable methods.
Course Assignment
Textbook readings and lecture presentations
Course Requirements Checklist
After reading the Course Syllabus and Student Expectations, the student will complete the related checklist found in the Course Overview.
Discussions (3)
Discussions are collaborative learning experiences. Therefore, the student is required to create a thread in response to the provided prompt for each forum. Each thread must be at least 500 words and demonstrate course-related knowledge. In addition to the thread, the student is required to reply to 2 other classmates’ threads. Each reply must be at least 250 words.
Written Assignments (5)
The student will complete several Written Assignments. Each assignment must be at least 3 pages (excluding title and reference pages) and in current APA format. Each assignment must include at least 3 references in addition to the course textbooks and the Bible. (CLO A, B, D, E, F, G).
Philosophy of Clinical Evaluation Paper Assignment
The student will write a 7–10-page research-based paper in current APA format that focuses on clinical evaluation. The paper must include at least 5 references in addition to the course textbooks and the Bible. (CLO A, B, C, D, F, G).
Reflection Paper Assignments (2)
The student will write two 5-page (excluding title and reference pages) reflection papers which focus on the topic presented. Each paper should be in current APA format and should include 4-6 references. First person is appropriate in each reflection paper. (CLO B, F, G).
Quizzes (2)
Each quiz will cover the Learn material for the assigned module. Each quiz will be open-book/open-notes, and will have a 1-hour time limit. (CLO A, B, C).
