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Teaching and Learning Strategies

Examine the design and application of a range of teaching and learning strategies for nurse education.

  • Duration

    2 weeks
  • Weekly study

    10 hours

Develop your knowledge of the planning and application of education strategies

The factors considered by the nurse teacher in the choice of learning opportunities include the purpose of learning, the subject matter and the student’s previous experience and related knowledge. The teacher uses knowledge of learning theory and curriculum expectations to guide the design of learning environments.

What topics will you cover?

  • Teaching strategies in nurse education
  • Designing learning outcomes
  • Using available opportunities – planning and flexibility
  • The characteristics of an effective teacher in nurse education
  • Examining the application of learning theory to the planning of learning

Learning on this course

On every step of the course you can meet other learners, share your ideas and join in with active discussions in the comments.

What will you achieve?

By the end of the course, you‘ll be able to...

  • Assess the application of a range of teaching/learning strategies to their individual area of nursing practice.

Who is the course for?

This course is for MSc Nursing students.

Please note that the individuals detailed in the ‘Who will you learn with?’ section below, are current staff members and may be subject to change.

Who will you learn with?

A senior nurse specialising in the care of patients with renal and urological disorders. 20 years experience in education, including in South Africa. MSc Nursing Course Director online and on campus.

Who developed the course?

Coventry University

Coventry secured 5 QS Stars for Teaching and Online Learning in the QS World University Ranking 2020 and has received No. 1 in the world for Massive Open Online Courses in MoocLab’s World University Ranking 2021.

  • Established

    1992
  • Location

    Coventry

Learning on FutureLearn

Your learning, your rules

  • Courses are split into weeks, activities, and steps to help you keep track of your learning
  • Learn through a mix of bite-sized videos, long- and short-form articles, audio, and practical activities
  • Stay motivated by using the Progress page to keep track of your step completion and assessment scores

Join a global classroom

  • Experience the power of social learning, and get inspired by an international network of learners
  • Share ideas with your peers and course educators on every step of the course
  • Join the conversation by reading, @ing, liking, bookmarking, and replying to comments from others

Map your progress

  • As you work through the course, use notifications and the Progress page to guide your learning
  • Whenever you’re ready, mark each step as complete, you’re in control

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