F.A. Davis Company

Whether you are new to teaching or an experienced educator looking for innovative techniques, this new resource offers a wealth of theoretical knowledge and practical guidance from a who’s who of nursing education leaders. From foundational concepts, curriculum development, and instructional principles and methods...through intervention and evaluation methods for didactic and clinical settings...to technology and visions for nursing education’s future, every aspect of teaching is covered in step-by-step detail.

"Provides a practical overview of the material for readers who need an evidence-based, down-to-earth introduction to the science of nursing education." -- Nursing Education Perspectives

• Offers a balanced presentation of theory and application, with application examples, illlustrations, and case studies.
• Presents a comprehensive framework for planning, guiding, and evaluating teaching and learning techniques.
• Describes innovative techniques to attain proficiency in educational delivery, style, and format in didactic and clinical environments through chapters such as Learning Laboratory, Management Strategies in Client Care Settings, and Instructional Strategies.
• Includes detailed sections on topics like service learning that introduce innovative teaching techniques.
• Covers different instructional, management, and planning techniques and uses examples to demonstrate how to apply this information.
• Discusses how to choose the appropriate curriculum and content, and how select the appropriate teaching method based on the characteristics of the learner.
• Explains test development and item analysis to facilitate selecting and writing tests.
• Features extensive pedagogical tools, including chapter highlights • key terms • objectives • comments • chapter outlines • summary comments • review questions • case studies or critical thinking exercises • suggestions for further research • annotated research summary • as well as teaching moments and creative teaching boxes.
• Provides an Ask the Author webpage where readers can share experiences and information.