NURS 746: Assessment and Evaluation Strategies in Nursing Education
Prerequisites NURS 742 and NURS 743
Credit Hours: (3) Online
Assessment and evaluation strategies and evaluation of program outcomes and curriculum design in nursing education and healthcare environments are examined.
Content
In this course, students examine concepts related to assessment and evaluation strategies to measure learning outcomes in nursing education and healthcare environments. The principles of best practice and the use of technology for the assessment and evaluation of student achievements in online, classroom, and clinical settings are applied. Program outcomes and curriculum design in nursing education and healthcare environments are evaluated based on accreditation standards and professional organizations' requirements.
Topical Outline:
Assessment and evaluation of learning outcomes
Assessment and evaluation of student achievements in online, classroom, and clinical settings Technology
Best practice and technology in assessment and evaluation Curriculum and program assessment and evaluation
Detailed Description of Conduct of Course
This online course may include but is not limited to seminar discussions (faculty and student-led), lectures, guest speakers, case studies, written assignments, projects, and other teaching-learning strategies as appropriate. Because the course is online, audio or video presentations/lectures, discussion boards, chat rooms, and other instructional technology strategies may be used.
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:
1. Examine concepts related to assessment and evaluation strategies to measure learning outcomes, including statistical data, reliability, and discrimination index.
2. Differentiate best practices and technology for assessment and evaluation of student achievements in online, classroom, and clinical settings
3. Design methods to assess and evaluate learning objectives and achievement of program outcomes
4. Evaluate existing curriculum and program outcomes and the need for innovation or modifications based on accreditation standards and professional organizations' requirements.
Assessment Measures
Evaluation measures to assess achievement of course objectives may include assignments including papers and discussion board posts, group projects, presentations, and other discretionary methods of evaluation.
Published
June, 2023