Learning Theory for Nursing: An Introduction

Online Course

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Learning Theory for Nursing: An Introduction

What is the course about?

Learning Theory for Nursing: An Introduction
The course Learning Theory for Nursing: An Introduction is an online class provided by Coventry University through Future Learn. It may be possible to receive a verified certification or use the course to prepare for a degree.

Understand how learning theory applies to nurse education with this course for nurses and healthcare professionals.

Course description
  • Explore basic learning theory to help with nursing education
  • 2 weeks
  • Understanding how we learn is vital for designing experiences that support the diverse learning needs of nursing students.
  • Through this course, you’ll explore the learning theory that underpins teaching and learning strategies for nurses. You will be taught how learning theories affect teaching decisions along with experience, learning aims and curriculum expectations.
  • To help you increase learning opportunities for your students, this course will also address various ways to enhance attention, motivation and memory, and analyse factors which help or hinder learning.
  • Principles of learning theory
  • The application of learning theory to nurse education
  • Learning styles
  • Factors that facilitate or hinder learning
  • Individual learning needs
  • Teaching and learning strategies
  • Demonstrate knowledge of a range of principles of learning theory
  • Appraise the application of learning theory to nurse education
  • Analyse factors which support or hinder learning
  • Discuss factors relevant when planning adult learning
  • This course is for nurses and healthcare professionals who are new to nursing education and student-nurse development. It will also be useful for experienced nurses wanting to refresh their knowledge, or share their experiences with a nursing community.
  • Coventry University
  • Coventry secured gold in the UK Government’s 2017 Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) and is University of the Year for Student Experience in The Times & The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2019.

Prerequisites & Facts

Learning Theory for Nursing: An Introduction

Course Topic

University, College, Institution

Coventry University

Course Skill Level

Course Language

English

Place of class

Online, self-paced (see curriculum for more information)

Degree

Certificate

Degree & Cost

Learning Theory for Nursing: An Introduction

To obtain a verified certificate from Future Learn / Coventry University you have to finish this course or the latest version of it, if there is a new edition. The class may be free of charge, but there could be some cost to receive a verified certificate or to access the learning materials. The specifics of the course may have been changed, please consult the provider to get the latest quotes and news.
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