Which concept should faculty consider when implementing the process of curriculum de-
sign? - ANSWER Faculty determine the sequence of course built on content and learner
thinking expectations
This allows participation in curriculum design and evaluation of program outcomes.
Faculty should have a specific plan for sequencing courses to provide evidence of the expan-
sion of learning outcomes as curriculum progresses
The nurse educator is developing a course and writing objectives. Which item would be an
example to include in a psychomotor objective? - ANSWER Tasks and specific skills.
This facilitates learner development and socialization. Example: psychomotor domain ad-
dresses the development of motor skills such as inserting a catheter
Which could be established as an effective mechanism for program assessment? - AN-
SWER Having a standing committee provide oversight of the assessment process
Participate in curriculum design and evaluation of program outcome.
A program assessment is an ongoing, time-consuming process which requires review and
analysis of collected data from other committees and corresponding updates to the assess-
ment plan.
The nurse educator is planning to evaluate learners with a quiz following implementation of
a new interactive case study in the classroom. This represents what form of Boyer's 1990
scholarship? - ANSWER Teaching
1
,Engage in scholarship, service and leadership: Function as a change agent and leader, engage
in scholarship of teaching, function effectively within the institutional environment and the
academic community.
Boyer 1990 the scholarship of teaching has to do with looking at the learner learning follow-
ing an educational practice.
The novice nurse educator is writing instructional objectives at the comprehension level of
Blooms taxonomy. Which verbs would be used to create the objectives? - ANSWER Re-
view, summarize, and explain
Facilitate learner development and socialization.
These verbs are used to create objectives at the comprehensive level.
Which is the primary reason for using multiple clinical evaluation tools? - ANSWER Pro-
vide an objective report of clinical performance
Use assessment and evaluation strategies
The goal of evaluation is to create an objective report of the clinical performance
Which statement made by a peer faculty requires immediate response? - ANSWER "I sup-
ply feedback at the end of the course"
Use assessment and evaluation strategies
Feedback should be timely and constructive
The academic nurse educator is attempting to gain insights on teaching effectiveness. Which
method would yield the most comprehensive data? - ANSWER Triangulation of methods
Pursue continuous quality improvement in the ANE role
2
, Triangulation involves obtaining feedback from multiple sources, including self, peer, learn-
ing and administration. The other methods are certainly useful, but are not in as if them-
selves, comprehensive.
Changes to nursing curricula today are most affected by which influence? - ANSWER
Technological advances
Participate in Curriculum Design and Evaluation of Program Outcomes
Technological explosion continues to transform nursing practice and education and therefore
requires continuous curriculum change
How does the nurse educator best promote an environment where all learners are able to
participate in a safe educational environment? - ANSWER Set clear expectations on the
first day of class and in writing in the syllabus
Facilitate learning
All choices are correct, however the nurse should role model inclusive behaviors but more
importantly, the nurse educator needs to set expectations in writing and on the first day of
class
A clinical nurse educator is concerned about a learner's ability to critically think and demon-
strate clinical judgement. The learner states that the educator is demanding more than from
the other learners. Which is the best action to implement? - ANSWER Document pro-
gress toward learning objectives using clinical evaluation tool; increase use of questions and
reflection journals
Rational for correct response and clinical judgement are promoted by the use of questions,
dialogue, and reflection journals.
Which action by the nurse educator will be most effective for promoting leadership and
change within the learning environment? - ANSWER Provide a consistent learning envi-
ronment and improved student-learning outcomes
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sign? - ANSWER Faculty determine the sequence of course built on content and learner
thinking expectations
This allows participation in curriculum design and evaluation of program outcomes.
Faculty should have a specific plan for sequencing courses to provide evidence of the expan-
sion of learning outcomes as curriculum progresses
The nurse educator is developing a course and writing objectives. Which item would be an
example to include in a psychomotor objective? - ANSWER Tasks and specific skills.
This facilitates learner development and socialization. Example: psychomotor domain ad-
dresses the development of motor skills such as inserting a catheter
Which could be established as an effective mechanism for program assessment? - AN-
SWER Having a standing committee provide oversight of the assessment process
Participate in curriculum design and evaluation of program outcome.
A program assessment is an ongoing, time-consuming process which requires review and
analysis of collected data from other committees and corresponding updates to the assess-
ment plan.
The nurse educator is planning to evaluate learners with a quiz following implementation of
a new interactive case study in the classroom. This represents what form of Boyer's 1990
scholarship? - ANSWER Teaching
1
,Engage in scholarship, service and leadership: Function as a change agent and leader, engage
in scholarship of teaching, function effectively within the institutional environment and the
academic community.
Boyer 1990 the scholarship of teaching has to do with looking at the learner learning follow-
ing an educational practice.
The novice nurse educator is writing instructional objectives at the comprehension level of
Blooms taxonomy. Which verbs would be used to create the objectives? - ANSWER Re-
view, summarize, and explain
Facilitate learner development and socialization.
These verbs are used to create objectives at the comprehensive level.
Which is the primary reason for using multiple clinical evaluation tools? - ANSWER Pro-
vide an objective report of clinical performance
Use assessment and evaluation strategies
The goal of evaluation is to create an objective report of the clinical performance
Which statement made by a peer faculty requires immediate response? - ANSWER "I sup-
ply feedback at the end of the course"
Use assessment and evaluation strategies
Feedback should be timely and constructive
The academic nurse educator is attempting to gain insights on teaching effectiveness. Which
method would yield the most comprehensive data? - ANSWER Triangulation of methods
Pursue continuous quality improvement in the ANE role
2
, Triangulation involves obtaining feedback from multiple sources, including self, peer, learn-
ing and administration. The other methods are certainly useful, but are not in as if them-
selves, comprehensive.
Changes to nursing curricula today are most affected by which influence? - ANSWER
Technological advances
Participate in Curriculum Design and Evaluation of Program Outcomes
Technological explosion continues to transform nursing practice and education and therefore
requires continuous curriculum change
How does the nurse educator best promote an environment where all learners are able to
participate in a safe educational environment? - ANSWER Set clear expectations on the
first day of class and in writing in the syllabus
Facilitate learning
All choices are correct, however the nurse should role model inclusive behaviors but more
importantly, the nurse educator needs to set expectations in writing and on the first day of
class
A clinical nurse educator is concerned about a learner's ability to critically think and demon-
strate clinical judgement. The learner states that the educator is demanding more than from
the other learners. Which is the best action to implement? - ANSWER Document pro-
gress toward learning objectives using clinical evaluation tool; increase use of questions and
reflection journals
Rational for correct response and clinical judgement are promoted by the use of questions,
dialogue, and reflection journals.
Which action by the nurse educator will be most effective for promoting leadership and
change within the learning environment? - ANSWER Provide a consistent learning envi-
ronment and improved student-learning outcomes
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