NRSG 621 - Teaching Roles and Strategies

3 hours
Teaching as a profession is explored along with the role of an educator, the learning process, and teachers as leaders, mentors, and role models. Educational philosophy is examined including student centered learning. Students will examine factors that influence learning, explore critical topics in education, accreditation, educational organizations, funding, cultural diversity, and gender sensitivity. Students will begin to determine a personal teaching philosophy and determine appropriateness of various teaching strategies. Course requirement includes a congruent 50-hour practicum experience with approved preceptor. Taken congruently with the first section of NRSG 651. Prerequisite(s): All core courses, NRSG 629. GR