NUR 5510 - Teaching and Learning for Nurse Educators

In this course, students explore the role of the teacher as well as the faculty role. As part of exploring the role of the teacher, students appraise the philosophical foundations of nursing education, analyze and apply learning theories to individual learning styles and types of learning. Epistemological differences between andragogy and pedagogy are explored. Exploration of the role of faculty in higher education includes specific topics such as tenure, promotion, self-governance, and scholarship expectations.

Credits: 3 cr.