Nursing Education and Educational Technology

Cover image

Title page

Table of Contents

About the authors

Copyright

Dedication

Contributors

International advisors

National advisors

Reviewers

Foreword

Preface to the third edition

Preface to the first edition

    List of Illustrations

    List of Tables

1.  Education and educational technology

    Introduction

    Education

    Educational technology

    Latest approaches to education

    Transformative education

    Relationship-based education

    Competency-based education

    Review questions

    Further reading

2.  Principles and philosophies of education

    Introduction

    Philosophy of nursing education

    Importance of philosophy of nursing education

    Review questions

    Further reading

3.  Teaching–learning process

    Introduction

    Meaning of learning

    Definitions of learning

    Concept of learning

    Teaching–learning process

    Nature of learning

    Characteristics of learning

    Principles of learning

    Domains of learning

    Factors influencing learning

    Barriers of teaching and learning

    Theories of learning

    Latest approaches to learning

    Experiential learning

    Reflective learning

    Scenario-based learning

    Simulation-based learning

    Blended learning

    Meaning of teaching

    Concepts of teaching

    Nature of teaching

    Characteristics of good teaching

    Principles of teaching

    Maxims of teaching

    Review questions

    Further reading

4.  Curriculum, assessment and planning

    Essential qualities of a teacher

    Teaching styles

    Types of learner

    Determinants of learning

    New generation of learners

    Emotional intelligence

    Motivational factors

    Curriculum planning

    Formulation of educational objectives

    Action verbs used for writing objectives

    Course planning

    Unit plan

    Lesson planning

    Further reading

5.  Methods of teaching

    Introduction

    Classroom management

    Classroom communication

    Information and communication technology in education

    Method of teaching

    Lecture method

    Group discussion

    Micro-teaching

    Demonstration

    Simulation

    Symposium

    Panel discussion

    Seminar

    Scientific workshop

    Exhibition

    Role-play

    Project method

    Field trip

    Self-directed learning

    Computer-assisted learning

    Application of computers in nursing

    One-to-one interaction

    Team-based learning

    Problem-based learning

    Problem solving as a method of teaching

    Clinical teaching methods

    Clinical learning environment

    Factors influencing selection of clinical learning experiences

    Practical model

    Characteristics of an effective clinical teacher

    Writing clinical learning outcomes/practical competencies

    Clinical teaching strategies

    Patient assignment

    Clinical conference

    Clinical presentation

    Bedside clinic

    Case study/care study

    Nursing rounds

    Concept mapping

    Questioning in clinical teaching

    Process recording

    Field visit

    Review questions

    Further reading

6.  Educational media

    Introduction

    Audiovisual aids

    Graphical teaching aids

    Three-dimensional audiovisual aids

    Printed educational aids

    Projected audiovisual aids

    Audio educational aids

    Electronic educational media

    Guidelines for effective use of audiovisual aids

    Review questions

    Further reading

7.  Assessment and evaluation

    Introduction

    Concepts of measurement, assessment and evaluation

    Meaning of evaluation

    Purposes of evaluation

    Scope of evaluation

    Types of evaluation

    Principles for selection of evaluation methods

    Barriers to evaluation

    Guidelines to develop assessment

    Guidelines for development of good assessment

    Assessment of knowledge

    Essay type questions

    Short answer questions

    Multiple-choice questions

    Item analysis

    Assessment of skills

    Observation checklist

    Rating scale

    Videotape-based assessment

    Written assignment-based assessment

    Practical examination

    Oral examination

    Simulation-based assessment

    Objective structured clinical examination

    Self-evaluation

    Clinical portfolio

    Clinical logs

    Assessment of attitude

    Attitude scales

    Likert scale

    Semantic differential scale

    Assessment tests for higher learning

    Interpretative questions

    Hot spot questions

    Drag and drop questions

    Order response questions

    Review questions

    Further reading

8.  Guidance and counselling

    Introduction

    Definitions of guidance and counselling

    Difference between guidance and counselling

    Purposes of guidance and counselling

    Characteristics of guidance and counselling

    Scope of guidance and counselling

    Need of guidance and counselling

    Basic principles of guidance

    Types/areas of guidance services

    Organization of counselling services

    Types of counselling approaches

    Role and preparation of the counsellor

    Counselling process

    Tools and techniques for the counselling process

    Issues of counselling in nursing education

    Managing disciplinary/grievances problems

    Review questions

    Further reading

9.  Ethics and evidence-based teaching in nursing education

    Introduction

    Ethics in nursing education

    Value-based education in nursing

    Ethical decision-making

    Ethical standards for students

    Student–faculty relationship

    Evidence-based teaching

    Review questions

    Further reading

Appendix A: Lesson plan on course equivalency, transcript and credit system

Appendix B: Comprehensive review: Multiple choice questions

Index