Contemporary Nursing Education Pedagogy (5cr)

Objective

The purpose of the course is to explore innovative and evidence-based pedagogical approaches in nursing education, equipping you with the skills and strategies needed to foster meaningful learning in diverse and dynamic healthcare environments. Emphasizing learner-centered design, digital integration, and interprofessional collaboration, the course critically examines contemporary theories, teaching methodologies, and assessment practices that shape the future of nursing education.

By the end of the course, you understand learner-centered and competency-based education models. You can integrate simulation, digital tools, and virtual learning platforms to nursing education. You understand the strategies for inclusive and culturally responsive teaching. You master reflective practice and transformative learning. The assessment and feedback methods tailored to clinical and academic settings are familiar to you.

Content

Foundations of Learner-Centered Education
Digital Integration in Nursing Education
Simulation-Based Learning
Inclusive and Culturally Responsive Teaching
Interprofessional Education and Collaboration
Assessment and Feedback in Academic Settings
Evaluating Pedagogical Effectiveness

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Shows limited understanding of learner-centered principles and applies them inconsistently in nursing education.
Designs learning experiences with minimal focus on active engagement or autonomy.
Uses digital tools and virtual platforms occasionally without clear pedagogical purpose.
Demonstrates basic ability to use technology but does not significantly enhance learning outcomes.
Simulation-based activities are poorly aligned with learning objectives and lack evaluation.
Applies inclusive and culturally sensitive strategies superficially.
Adapts teaching methods for diverse learners only in a limited way.
Displays minimal understanding of interprofessional competencies and teamwork principles.
Creates assessment tools that are incomplete or lack reliability and validity.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Demonstrates solid understanding of learner-centered principles and applies them consistently in nursing education.
Designs learning experiences that encourage active engagement and learner autonomy.
Integrates digital tools and virtual platforms effectively to support teaching strategies.
Uses technology purposefully to improve learning outcomes.
Designs, implements, and evaluates simulation-based activities aligned with learning objectives.
Applies strategies for inclusive education and cultural sensitivity in practice.
Adapts teaching methods appropriately for diverse learner needs.
Demonstrates clear understanding of interprofessional competencies and teamwork principles.
Creates valid and reliable assessment tools tailored to nursing education.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Demonstrates comprehensive understanding of learner-centered principles and applies them innovatively in nursing education.
Designs highly engaging and autonomous learning experiences that foster deep learning.
Integrates digital tools and virtual platforms creatively and pedagogically to transform teaching strategies.
Uses technology strategically to significantly enhance learning outcomes.
Develops and critically evaluates simulation-based activities that advance clinical competence and critical thinking.
Embeds inclusive and culturally responsive approaches deeply into all teaching practices.
Adapts teaching methods flexibly and innovatively to meet diverse learner needs.
Promotes interprofessional collaboration actively and models teamwork principles in educational design.
Creates robust, evidence-based assessment tools and continuously improves them for reliability and validity.