Personal Philosophy of Teaching and Learning
Identification of desired setting for future practice as a nurse educator in an academic setting
The purpose of this assignment is to provide an opportunity for learners to: (a) articulate a personal philosophy of teaching and learning, and (b) present the content in a formal and professional manner using power-point with voice over. Engaging in self-reflection is useful to facilitate awareness and professional growth. MSN-prepared nurse educators benefit from introspection to clarify the philosophical perspectives that serve as underpinnings for teaching and learning practices. Completion of this assignment is to gain insights regarding the philosophical foundation that will guide your future practice as a nurse educator.
- Introduction
This section of the assignment presents an introduction to your presentation by including:
Identification of desired setting for future practice as a nurse educator in an academic setting
Description of responsibilities consistent with the nurse educator’s role in your selected practice setting - Overview of philosophy
This section of the assignment presents a discussion of your personal philosophy of nursing education, by including:
Core beliefs regarding the purpose of nursing education
Core beliefs regarding the role of the nurse educator
Core beliefs regarding learner characteristics
Core beliefs regarding the variables that influence the teaching and learning process - Application of Education Theory
This section of the assignment presents a discussion of an educational theory (no nursing theories such as Benner may be used) by including:
Identification of the selected educational theory
Description of principles from the educational theory
Description of how the selected educational theory is consistent with philosophy - Selected Teaching Methods
This section of the assignment presents a discussion of selected teaching methods by including:
Explanation of each of the three selected teaching methods
Identification of how each selected teaching method is consistent with your philosophy
Identification of how each selected teaching method is consistent with your selected educational theory
Identification of how each teaching method will foster learning in your practice setting - Summary
This section of the assignment presents a summary by including:
Description of key points identified within your presentation
Identification of how your role as a nurse educator in your practice setting will impact holistic, safe, and quality care
Identification of one next step in order to be successful as graduate student in the education track
Week 2 Personal Philosophy of Teaching and Learning Guidelines and Rubric (Links to an external site.)
Course Outcomes
CO 1: Incorporate education theories and models in developing the master’s-prepared nurse educator role essential to performing as educators and advocates of holistic, safe, and quality care. (PO 1)
CO 3: Examine unique learning styles and needs of culturally diverse learners to foster acquisition of knowledge and skill. (POs 1 and 3)
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