Wednesday, October 13, 2010

Discussion as an Instructional Method
Group discussion is a method of teaching where students and teachers get together to exchange information, experiences, opinions and feelings one another. Group discussion is an effective method for both cognitive and affective domains. I have chosen “discussion” as my instructional method for presentation. While doing the internet search to facilitate an effective classroom discussion following websites caught my attention. I am sharing that information as you follow through below web links. Enjoy the links!

1) Fostering effective classroom discussions: What are the strategies for effective class room discussions? Class room discussions should allow the students ability to talk to one another freely and effectively. So how we can improve the effectiveness of class room discussions? Please follow the link below for important tips in fostering effective class room discussions.

2)  “Whole group discussion”, modified version of classroom lecture, where the instructor will present the information along with students will be given an opportunity to participate by answering questions and giving examples. How effective it is in class room instruction. What are the Pros and Cons of Whole Group Discussion? Check it out!

3) What are the common teaching methods? What is the strength, limitations and preparation needed for each method (check out class room discussion and small group discussion). Simple and well organized link, Please review:

4) The effect of online discussion groups in facing the challenges of e-learning. The following article draws the attention towards e-learning and discussion.

5) Discussion in learning. Watch the art of discussion from you tube.
6) Fishbowls discussion- which allows the students to practice discussion skills, it is useful in classroom as well as business meetings. Identify how to conduct a fishbowls discussion in your practice. Get to know the tips and advantages. Follow through:

Friday, October 8, 2010

For Futrue Nurse Educators

1)As a future nurse educators have you all ever thought of our importance to the health care field? Let us check out what NLN wants to say about nurse educators. Follow the site below

2)“Certified Nurse Educators” What is your opinion about it? Are you planning to be a Certified Nurse Educator (CNE)? Let us check out the experience of a CNE. Let us see if NLN can answer our questions. Please follow the link below.
http://www.nln.org/facultycertification/index.htm

3)Nurse educators-Who are they?  What’s their role? Other than academic settings, which are the other facilities a nurse educator work? What’s an average salary range for the nurse educators (Remember, it is based on your education, facility and role). Please check below web site for answers.


Wednesday, October 6, 2010

Nurse educators role

Role of nurse educators
 Both nursing education program and clinical agencies facing a challenge to supply effective nurse educators, because of nursing shortage.   “EXPERT to NOVICE: Clinicians Learning New Roles as Clinical Nurse Educators” by Cangelosi, Crocker and Sorrell (2009), explore the importance of adequate preparation and necessary skills to be an effective teacher. Please check the following link for the article