N584 Curriculum Development, Implementation and Evaluation
Module 1 Discussion
Discuss three to five reasons for faculty having the ultimate responsibility for curriculum development.
DQ1 UMBO – 4
DQ1 PLG –10
DQ1 CLO – 1, 2
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Module 2 Discussion
Discuss the process of a need’s assessment. How does the process apply to both curriculum development and curriculum evaluation?
DQ2 UMBO – 4
DQ2 PLG – 2, 10
DQ2 CLO – 1, 2, 3, 4
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Module 3 Discussion
Is it important that faculty be aware of the “hidden curriculum” in their program curricula. How can faculty most effectively identify and influence the “hidden curriculum” in their program?
DQ1 UMBO –2
DQ1 PLG – 4, 10
DQ1 CLO – 3, 4, 5, 6
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Module 4 Discussion
Discuss the barriers to prelicensure graduates’ successful transition into practice? Describe strategies in pre-licensure curriculum that help mediate “reality shock.” What are some new ideas or innovative approaches that could be developed?
DQ4 UMBO – 1, 2
DQ4 PLG – 4, 10
DQ4 CLO - 1, 6, 7
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Module 5 Discussion
Compare and contrast the PhD and DNP programs. What are the similarities and differences in course work, research training, and available faculty mentorship in your area of expertise?
DQ1 UMBO – 3
DQ1 PLG - 4, 10
DQ1 CLO – 5, 6, 7
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Module 6 Discussion
Given the rapid changes in the health care and educational systems and the ongoing shortage of nurses, what changes in nursing education do you envision within the next 5 to 10 years? Do you agree or disagree with a unified curriculum? Support your answer.
DQ1 UMBO – 4, 5
DQ1 PLG – 1, 5, 10
DQ1 CLO – 3, 4, 5, 6
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Module 7 Discussion
Discuss strategies to develop effective teaching strategies and multiple formats to meet a diverse student population with differing learning styles.
DQ2 UMBO – 3, 4
DQ2 PLG – 2, 9
DQ2 CLO – 4, 5, 6, 7
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Module 8 Discussion
Identify a problem or issue in nursing education. Search the literature for two current scholarly research studies for your phenomenon of interest. The articles can be qualitative or quantitative research. Discuss your articles and the implications to nursing education.
DQ1 UMBO – 2, 4, 5
DQ1 PLG – 10
DQ1 CLO – 1, 2
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Module 1 Assignment
Assignment:
For this assignment, reflect upon the historical factors and the current dynamics of healthcare that lends to curriculum design, implementation, and evaluation.
Write a 1500-word essay addressing each of the following points/questions. Be sure to completely answer all the questions for each bullet point. There should be five sections, one for each bullet below. Separate each section in your paper with a clear heading that allows your professor to know which bullet you are addressing in that section of your paper. Support your ideas with at least three (3) sources in your essay. Make sure to reference the citations using the APA writing style for the essay. The cover page and reference page do not count towards the minimum word amount. Review the rubric criteria for this assignment.
Reflect upon the historical factors and the current dynamics of healthcare that lends to curriculum design, implementation, and evaluation. Additionally, review your assigned readings, as well as additional resources, to answer the following essay prompts:
Conduct a literature search on EBSCO and/or CINAHL related to the history and evolution of nursing curricula.
Summarize two key events. How does past, present and future events frame curriculum?
Compare and contrast the different types of curricula that prepare entry-level nurses.
Describe two innovative curriculum and/or teaching strategies for implementing curriculum.
List one or two barriers to implementing curriculum, identify strategies to overcome the barriers.
Assignment Expectations
Length: 1500-words minimum
Structure: Include a title page and reference page in APA style. These do not count towards the minimal word amount for this assignment.
References: Use the appropriate APA style in-text citations and references for all resources utilized to answer the questions. Include at least three (3) scholarly citations to support your claims.
Format: Save your assignment as a Microsoft Word document (.doc or .docx).
File name: Name your saved file according to your first initial, last name, and the module number (for example, “RHall Module 1.docx”)
M1 Assignment UMBO – 4
M1 Assignment PLG – 10
M1 Assignment CLO – 1, 2
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Module 2 Assignment
Mind mapping is an accelerated learning technique that accesses both
sides of the human brain. It is a method that allows learners to take copious notes on a single sheet of paper, brainstorm using words, graphics, pictures, and colors. Mind-mapping assists the learner in remembering information longer, quickly generating ideas, organizing complex thoughts and solving challenging problems.
For this assignment, create a mind-map beginning with a central theme related to The External and Internal Frame Factors (Chapter 3 in Keating et al., 2018).
Use pictures, graphics, colors, and symbols in creating your mind map related to the following assignment prompt:
Consider your own community. If a nursing program exists in your community, discuss the internal and external frame factors (as identified by Keating et al, Ch 3) that would need to be considered if they were to add a new degree program (i.e. RN-to-MSN, geriatric nurse practitioner tract).
If no nursing program exists in your community, discuss the internal and external frame factors that would need to be considered if one would consider opening a nursing program in your community.
M2 Assignment UMBO – 4
M2 Assignment PLG – 2, 10
M2 Assignment CLO – 1, 2, 3, 4
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Module 3 Assignment
Authentic Performance Task (APT) - Group Activity
For this assignment, using the Table 5.1 in your assigned reading. Assess the educational program in which you are enrolled for the components of the curriculum.
Are they easily identified?
What resources do you need to locate them?
Which components of the curriculum do you believe has the most impact on the implementation plan?
Do you agree or disagree with the principle of faculty control of the curriculum? Support your answer.
Each student will complete the Module 3 Agreement Sheet for Group Project Roles and submit to the individual assignment drop box.
The identified group leader submits the groups assessment of the educational program.
Curriculum Design Plan
80% of the project grade is for the quality of the entire assignment, even for the parts the student did not create. That is, the grade is for the “whole,” not the “parts.”
20% of the grade is rated by each of the group members. Did each member contribute equally and fulfill the expectations of the group project agreement?
Assignment Expectations
Length: 2500 total words for this assignment
Structure: Include a reference page in APA style. These do not count towards the minimal word amount for this assignment.
References: Use the appropriate APA style in-text citations and references for all resources utilized to answer the questions. Include at least three (3) scholarly citations to support your claims.
Format: Save your assignment as a Microsoft Word document (.doc or .docx).
File name: Name your saved file according to your first initial, last name, and the module number (for example, “RHall Module 1.docx”)
M3 Assignment UMBO – 1, 2
M3 Assignment PLG – 4, 10
M3 Assignment CLO – 3, 4, 5, 6
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Module 4 Assignment
The American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) has developed a task force to revise the Essentials. Go to the AACN website.
Review the video from Essential Task Force Leadership Team, specially prepared for the National Faculty Meeting.
Review the PDF presentation from the above video.
Review the DRAFT Essentials Domains and Descriptors.
Write a 1500-2000-word essay addressing each of the following points/questions. Be sure to completely answer all the questions for each bullet point. There should be three main sections, one for each bullet below.
Separate each section in your paper with a clear heading that allows your professor to know which bullet you are addressing in that section of your paper. Support your ideas with at least three (3) sources using citations in your essay.
Make sure to cite using the APA writing style for the essay. The cover page and reference page in correct APA do not count towards the minimum word amount. Review the rubric criteria for this assignment.
Do the proposed essential domains and descriptors encompass professional practice at the baccalaureate level?
Discuss learning theories and/or effective teaching strategies that best align with the Quality and Safety Domain (5) and identified competencies viewed in the Power Point.
Do you agree or disagree with the direction AACN is taking related to the revision of the AACN Essentials? Support your answer.
Assignment Expectations
Length: 1500-2000 total words for this assignment
Structure: Include a reference page in APA style. These do not count towards the minimal word amount for this assignment.
References: Use the appropriate APA style in-text citations and references for all resources utilized to answer the questions. Include at least three (3) scholarly citations to support your claims.
Format: Save your assignment as a Microsoft Word document (.doc or .docx).
File name: Name your saved file according to your first initial, last name, and the module number (for example, “RHall Module 1.docx”)
M4 Assignment UMBO – 1, 2
M4 Assignment PLG – 4, 10
M4 Assignment CLO – 1, 6, 7
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Module 5 Assignment
For this assignment, select a specific program and course within an DNP or PhD curriculum and create a PowerPoint based on the bullet points listed below. Be sure to completely answer all the questions/bullet points. Use clear headings that allow your professor to know which bullet you are addressing on the slides in your presentation.
How does the program outcomes and course learning objectives align with the Standards of Accreditation for the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), and the National League for Nursing (NLN) Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (CNEA)?
How does the program and course align with the AACN Essentials?
Summarize the learning outcomes for the program and course. Are they current, pertinent and relevant for contemporary nursing?
How does the program and course align with the universities mission, vision and values?
What is the underlying philosophy of the program and course?
Would you recommend this program and course to your colleagues and peers? Why or Why not?
Assignment Expectations
Length: 15-17 slides; answers must thoroughly address the questions in a clear, concise manner.
Structure:
Title (1 slide)
Objectives (1 slide)
Alignment with accreditation details needed (3-5 slides)
Alignment to AACN Essentials details needed (3-5 slides)
Program and course learning outcomes details needed (2 slides)
Alignment of mission, vision, values and philosophy details needed (2-3 slides)
Rational for recommendation (2 -3 slides)
Reference(s) (minimum 1 slide)
Additionally, because a good presentation has few words on the slides include a script with the verbiage you would say when presenting; script should be a minimum of 50 words per slide. Provide speaker notes to enhance content.
References: Use the appropriate APA style in-text citations and references for all resources utilized to answer the questions. Include at least three (3) scholarly sources to support your claims.
Format: Save your assignment as a Microsoft PowerPoint document and a Word document (.pptx) and (.doc or .docx) or Open Office Impress.
File name: Name your saved file according to your first initial, last name, and the module number (for example, “RHall Module1.pptx”)
M5 Assignment UMBO – 3
M5 Assignment PLG – 4, 10
M5 Assignment CLO – 5, 6, 7
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Module 6 Assignment
For this assignment, create an essay that includes a timeline and plan addressing each of the prompts below.
A national nursing accrediting body has notified you that your Distance Education (DE) program is due for reaccreditation in 3 years. Develop a plan of action to evaluate and document student and program outcomes, and organize the documents obtained.
What steps must you take to be prepared for the accreditation team?
Based on the best evidence, choose an evaluation model and evaluation tools, develop a method to track outcome evidence, and a plan to delegate certain evaluation components.
Develop a timeline and action plan.
Discuss your timeline, action plan, and impact of accreditation with at least two other students.
What are the evaluation obstacles facing your DE nursing program and what plan do you have to overcome these obstacles?
Assignment Expectations
Length: 1500 – 1750 words; answers must thoroughly address the questions in a clear, concise manner.
Structure: Include a title page and reference page in APA style. These do not count towards the minimum word count for this assignment.
References: Use the appropriate APA style in-text citations and references for all resources utilized to answer the questions. Include at least three (3) scholarly sources to support your claims.
Format: Save your assignment as a Microsoft Word document (.doc or .docx).
File name: Name your saved file according to your first initial, last name, and the assignment number (for example, “RHall Assignment 1.docx”)
M6 Assignment UMBO – 4, 5
M6 Assignment PLG – 1, 5, 10
M6 Assignment CLO – 3, 4, 5, 6
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Module 7 Assignment
Based on what you have learned so far in this course, create a PowerPoint presentation that addresses each of the following points/questions. Be sure to completely answer all the questions for each bullet point. Use clear headings that allow your professor to know which bullet you are addressing on the slides in your presentation.
Part 1: Address an educational need among nursing staff at a health care agency. In the first part of this assignment you will identify the educational need, assess internal and external frame factors, select a learning theory, develop a budget, and an evaluation tool.
Include an analysis of the evaluation plan in place for individual sessions and the program as a whole.
Is there any evidence that the data collected for evaluation are used to revise the program and improve quality?
Part 2: For the second part of this assignment, develop and submit a PowerPoint with an audio presentation that would meet the educational needs of the nursing staff. Provide speaker notes to enhance content.
Assignment Expectations
Length: 14-17 slides; answers must thoroughly address the questions in a clear, concise manner.
Structure:
Title (1 slide)
Objectives and detail (2 slides)
Educational Activity Content (7 slides)
Participant Evaluation details needed (3 slides)
Reference(s) (minimum 1 slide)
Additionally, because a good presentation has few words on the slides include a script with the verbiage you would say when presenting; script should be a minimum of 50 words per slide. Provide speaker notes to enhance content.
References: Use the appropriate APA style in-text citations and references for all resources utilized to answer the questions. Include at least three (3) scholarly sources to support your claims.
Format: Save your assignment as a Microsoft PowerPoint (.pptx) or Open Office Impress.
File name: Name your saved file according to your first initial, last name, and the module number (for example, “RHall Module1.pptx”)
M7 Assignment UMBO – 3, 4
M7 Assignment PLG – 2, 9
M7 Assignment CLO – 4, 5, 6, 7
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Module 8 Assignment
Signature Assignment - Pre-licensure Thematic Curriculum Plan
Based on what you have learned in this course, create a Pre-licensure Curriculum Plan. Include development, implementation and evaluation. Review the course learning objectives to ensure you incorporate the fundamentals of curriculum development.
This signature assignment represents scaffolded learning over this course.
Pre-licensure Thematic Curriculum Plan
You are the academic Dean of a nursing program at a local university. The University is scheduled for accreditation renewal of the pre-licensure Baccalaureate in the Science of Nursing (BSN) Program. As the nursing leader, develop a thematic plan for developing, implementing and evaluating your program and courses to meet and/or exceed accreditation standards. You may choose between the NLN or CCNE Accreditation Standards. The implementation and evaluation goals are included in the standards to help guide your plan development.
Your plan should demonstrate the knowledges, skills and attitudes acquired to meet and/or exceed the course learning objectives.
After identifying the accrediting organization:
State the mission for the university.
Include the vision for the university.
Align the curriculum plan with the accrediting body standards and include the following in your curriculum plan:
Identify the implementation and evaluation goals.
Outline staff qualifications and professional development.
Include fiscal resources.
Identify physical and learning resources.
Include Program Outcomes.
Include Student Learning Outcomes.
Outline the Program Evaluations.
Assignment Expectations
Length: 2500 – 3000 words; answers must thoroughly address the questions in a clear, concise manner.
Structure: Include a title page and reference page in APA style. These do not count towards the minimum word count for this assignment. Consider using the elements of the plan as the headings of your essay.
References: Use the appropriate APA style in-text citations and references for all resources utilized to answer the questions. Include at least three (3) scholarly sources to support your claims.
Format: Save your assignment as a Microsoft Word document (.doc or .docx).
File name: Name your saved file according to your first initial, last name, and the assignment number (for example, “RHall Assignment 1.docx”)
M8 Assignment UMBO – 2, 4, 5
M8 Assignment PLG – 2, 3, 6, 10
M8 Assignment CLO – 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
