NS5405 - Introduction to Nurse Education

Credit points:	03
Year:	2009
Student Contribution Band:	Band 4
Administered by:	Discipline of Nursing, Midwifery & Nutrition

This subject will focus on educational theory such as educational psychology, adult learning principles, factors which influence learning and the setting up of a learning environment.

Learning Outcomes

• describe factors which can influence learning;
• discuss the various types of education theories;
• outline the principles of adult learning;
• describe different methods which can be used in setting up an effective learning environment.

Graduate Qualities

• The ability to adapt knowledge to new situations;
• The ability to define and to solve problems in at least one discipline area;
• The ability to deploy critically evaluated information to practical ends;
• The ability to find and access information using appropriate media and technologies;
• The ability to evaluate that information;
• The acquisition of coherent and disciplined sets of skills, knowledge, values and professional ethics from at least one discipline area;
• The ability to reflect on and evaluate learning, and to learn independently in a self directed manner;
• The ability to read complex and demanding texts accurately, critically and insightfully;
• The ability to speak and write clearly, coherently and creatively;
• The ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences;
• The ability to lead, manage and contribute effectively to teams;
• The ability to work with people of different gender, age, ethnicity, culture, religion and political persuasion;
• The ability to work individually and independently.

Availabilities
External, Study Period 1
Census Date 27-Mar-2009
Coordinator:	Dr Lea Budden
Method of Delivery:	and WWW - LearnJCUPrinted materials
Assessment:	assignments.
FSN Fiji, Internal, Study Period 1
Census Date 27-Mar-2009
Coordinator:	Dr Lea Budden
Assessment:	essays (40%); teaching plan (60%).

Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.