SHIMLA NURSING COLLEGE ANNADALE

COURSE PLAN
ON
NURSING EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS

SUBMITTED TO: SUBMITTED BY:

DR. PALLAVI PATHANIA SAPNA THAKUR
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR MSc. (N) 1ST YEAR
SUBMITTED ON: 13/05/2020
 M.SC. NURSING 1ST YEAR

THEORY :150 HOURS

PRACTICAL :150 HOURS

TOTAL : 300 HOURS

COURSE TITLE - NURSING EDUCATION

General Objective – At the end of the course, students will be able to:
1. Explain the aims of education, philosophies, trends in education and health: its impact on nursing education.
2. Explain the teaching learning process.
3. Prepare and utilize various instructional media and methods in teaching learning process.
4. Demonstrate competency in teaching, using various instructional strategies.
5. Critically analyze the existing nursing educational programs, their problems, issues and future trends.
6. Describe the process of curriculum development, and the need and methodology of curriculum change, innovation and integration.
7. Plan and conduct continuing nursing education programs.
8. Critically analyze the existing teacher preparation programs in nursing.
9. Demonstrate skill in guidance and counseling.
10. Describe the problems and issues related to administration of nursing curriculum including selection and organization of clinical
experience.
11. Describe the development of standards and accreditation process in nursing education programs.
12. Identify research priorities in nursing education.
13. Discuss various models of collaboration in nursing education and services.
14. Explain the concept, principles, steps, tools and techniques of evaluation.
15. Construct, administer and evaluate various tools for assessment of knowledge, skill, and attitude.
UNIT HOURS LEARNING COURSE CONTENT TEACHING METHOD OF
OBJECTIVE AND ASSESSMENT
LEARNING &
ACTIVITY EVALUATION
THEORY PRACTICAL
1 10 - Explain about INTRODUCTION Lecture Short answers
introduction  Education : definition, aims, concepts, philosophies &
of nursing their education implications Discussion Structured essay
education  Impact of social, economical, political & technological
changes on education:
 Professional education
 Current trend and issues in education
 Educational reforms and National Educational
policy, various educational commissions-reports
 Trends in development of nursing education in
India.
2 20 30 Explain about TEACHING-LEARNING PROCESS Lecture Short answers
teaching –  Concepts of teaching and learning: Definition, theories
learning of teaching and learning. Discussion Structured essay
process.  Education aims and objectives; types, domains, levels,
elements and writing of educational objectives
 Competency based education (CBE) and outcome based
education (OBE)
 Instructional design: planning and designing the lesson,
writing lesson plan: meaning, its need and importance,
formats.
 Instruction strategies- Lecture, discussion,
demonstration, simulation, laboratory, seminar, panel,
symposium, problem solving, problem based learning
UNIT HOURS LEARNING COURSE CONTENT TEACHING METHOD OF
OBJECTIVE AND ASSESSMENT
LEARNING &
ACTIVITY EVALUATION
THEORY PRACTICAL
 Workshop, project, role-play (socio-drama), clinical Lecture Short answers
teaching methods, programmed instruction, self
directed learning (SDL), micro teaching, computer Discussion Structured essay
assisted instruction (CAI), computer assisted learning
(CAL)
3 10 10 Discuss about INSTRUCTIONAL MEDIA AND METHODS Lecture Short answers
instructional  Key concepts in the selection and use of media in
media and education Discussion Structured essay
methods.  Developing learning resources material using different
media
 Instructional aids - type, uses, selection preparation,
utilization.
 Teacher’s role in procuring and managing instruction
Aids – project and non – projected aids, multimedia,
video-tele conferencing etc.
4 10 - Explain about MEASUREMENT AND EVALUATION: Lecture Short answers
measurements  Concept and nature of measurement and valuation,
and meaning, process, purposes, problems in evaluation and Discussion Structured essay
evaluation. measurement.
 Principles of assessment, formative and summative
assessment- internal assessment external examination,
advantages and disadvantages.
 Criterion and norm referenced evaluation,
UNIT HOURS LEARNING COURSE CONTENT TEACHING METHOD OF
OBJECTIVE AND ASSESSMENT,
LEARNING &
ACTIVITY EVALUATION
THEORY PRACTICAL
5 12 10 Discuss about STANDARDIZED AND NON-STANDARDIZED Lecture Short answers
standardized TEST:
and non-  Meaning, characteristics, objectivity, validity, Discussion Structured essay
standardized reliability, usability, norms, construction of tests-
tests.  Essay, short answer questions and multiple
choice questions.
 Rating scales, checklist,
OSCE/OSPE(Objective structured
clinical/practical examination)
 Differential scales, and summated scales,
sociometry, anecdotal record, attitude scale,
critical incident technique
 Question bank-preparation, validation, moderation
by panel, utilization
 Developing a system for maintaining confidentiality
6 8 5 Discuss about ADMINISTRATION, SCORING AND REPORTING Lecture Short answers
administration,  Administrating a test; scoring, grading versus marks
scoring and  Objectivity tests, scoring essay test, method of Discussion Structured essay
reporting. scoring, Item analysis.
7 12 6 Explain about STANDARDIZED TOOLS Lecture Short answers
standardized  Tests of intelligence aptitude, interest, personality,
tools. achievement, socio-economic status scale, tests for Discussion Structured essay
special mental and physical abilities and disabilities.
UNIT HOURS LEARNING COURSE CONTENT TEACHING METHOD OF
OBJECTIVE AND ASSESSMENT
LEARNING &
ACTIVITY EVALUATION
THEORY PRACTICAL
8 5 6 Explain about NURSING EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS Lecture Short answers
nursing  Perspective of nursing education: Global and
educational national. Discussion Structured essay
programs.  Patterns of nursing education and training
programmes in India. Non-university and University
programs: ANM. GNM, Basic B.Sc. Nursing, Post
Certificate B.Sc. Nursing, M.Sc.(N) programs, M.
Phil and Ph.D) in nursing, post basic diploma
programs nurse practioner programs.
9 12 25 Explain about CONTINUING EDUCATION IN NURSING Lecture Short answers
continuing  Concepts – Definition, importance, need scope,
education in principles of adult learning, assessments of learning Discussion Structured essay
nursing. needs, priorities, resources.
 Program planning, implementation and evaluation of
continuing education programs.
 Research in continuing education.
 Distance education in nursing.
10 10 10 Explain about CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT Lecture Short answers
curriculum  Definition, curriculum determinants, process and
development. steps of curriculum development, Curriculum Discussion Structured essay
models. Types and framework.
 Formulation of philosophy, objectives, selection and
organization of learning experiences; master plan,
course plan, unit plan.
UNIT HOURS LEARNING COURSE CONTENT TEACHING METHOD OF
OBJECTIVE AND ASSESSMENT
LEARNING &
ACTIVITY EVALUATION
THEORY PRACTICAL
 Evaluation strategies, process of curriculum Lecture Short answers
changes, role of students, faculty,
administrators, statutory bodies and other Discussion Structured essay
stakeholders.
 Equivalency of courses: Transcripts, credit
system.

11 8 4 Discuss about TEACHER PREPARATION Lecture Short answers

teacher  Teacher – roles & responsibilities, functions,
preparation. characteristics, competencies, qualities, Discussion Structured essay
 Preparation of professional teacher
 Organizing professional aspects of teacher
preparation programs
 Evaluation: self and peer
 Critical analysis of various programs of
teacher education in India.
12 10 5 Discuss about GUIDANCE AND COUNSELING Lecture Short answers
guidance and  Concept, principles, need, difference
counseling. between guidance and counseling services: Discussion Structured essay
diagnostic and remedial.
 Coordination and organization of services.
 Techniques of counselor, problems in
counseling.
 Professional preparation and training for
counseling.
UNIT HOURS LEARNING COURSE CONTENT TEACHING METHOD OF
OBJECTIVE AND ASSESSMENT
LEARNING &
ACTIVITY EVALUATION
THEORY PRACTICAL
13 15 10 Discuss about ADMINISTRATION OF NURSING Lecture Short answers
administration of CURRICULUM
nursing  Role of curriculum coordinator – planning Discussion Structured essay
curriculum. implementation and evaluation.
 Evaluation of educational programs in
nursing-course and program.
 Factors influencing faculty staff relationship
and techniques of working faculty staff
relationship and techniques of working
together.
 Concept of faculty supervisor (dual) position.
 Curriculum research in nursing.
 Different models of collaboration between
education and service
14 10 - Discuss about MANAGEMENT OF NURSING Lecture Short answers
management of EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS
nursing  Planning, organizing, staffing, budgeting, Discussion Structured essay
recruitment, discipline, public relation,
educational
performance appraisal, welfare services,
institutions. library services, hostel
15 5 5 Discuss about  Development and maintenance of standards Lecture Short answers
the standards in and accreditation in nursing education
nursing programs. Discussion Structured essay
 Role of Indian Nursing Council, State
education
Registration Nursing Councils, Boards and
programs. University.
 Role of Professional associations and unions.