Purpose
In this assignment, you will assume the role of a nurse educator in either an academic or a nursing professional development setting to determine a hypothetical target audience in order to develop an instructional lesson or teaching plan. The target audience will be learners within an academic setting or a healthcare setting (patients are not an appropriate target audience). The plan will include development of measurable learning outcomes/objectives for the target audience; a topical outline of the content to be presented; development of appropriate instructional methods, and development of evaluation methods appropriate for the topic.
Course Outcomes
Through this assignment, the student will address the following Course Outcomes:
CO 2: Explore instructional strategies reflective of educational theory and evidence-based practice to support person centered care. (PO 5)
CO 3: Examine unique learning styles and needs of culturally diverse learners to foster acquisition of knowledge and skill. (PO 1 and 3)
CO 4: Explore a variety of instructional strategies appropriate to content, setting, learners’ needs, and desired outcomes. (POs 3 and 4)
Due Date
Sunday 11:59 PM MT at the end of Week 4
Total Points Possible: 240 points
Assignment Overview
Imagine that you are a nurse educator in either an academic or a nursing professional development context. Consider who your hypothetical target audience would include, the learning that would be necessary, and a hypothetical lesson that you would teach.
Once you determine this information, you will prepare for the development of an instructional lesson by considering the characteristics and unique needs of the target audience, as well as specific learning objectives, instructional methods, learning resources and methods for evaluation of the learning that has been accomplished.
Preparing the paper
This assignment will be submitted to the faculty member using the template provided. The teaching plan is to include the following information:
- Target audience
- Lesson title and purpose
- Lesson-specific learning objectives
- Topical outline
- Instructional methods
- Learning resources
- Evaluation methods
NOTE: Please see the details of the required information and expectations in the table labeled: Assessment Criteria
Assignment Instructions
- Abide by the Chamberlain College of Nursing Academic Integrity Policy.
- A minimum of four scholarly nursing references related to either the instructional methods or instructional resources are to be included in the teaching plan.
- Format for references within the teaching plan as well as the reference page are to be completely consistent with APA format, current edition
- Use an economy of words to complete the Week 4 Assignment.
- Use correct spelling, word usage, grammar, punctuation, and sentence structure, congruent with graduate-level writing.
- No direct quotes may be used in this assignment.
Assignment Criteria
| Category | Points | % | Description |
| Target Audience | 35 | 15% | Describe the target audience of learnersDiscuss 3 unique characteristics regarding the target audience that will influence the teaching/learning processExplain the implications of these characteristics on the development of the teaching planExplain how your personal philosophy of nursing education can support the teaching- learning process for this target audience |
| Lesson Title and Purpose | 25 | 11% | State the title of the lessonExplain the purpose for the lessonDefine the length of time allocated for the lessonExplain the environment where the lesson will occur and how the environment fosters learning by the target audience |
| Lesson-specific Learning Objectives | 35 | 15% | Identify a minimum of 3 learning objectives for the lessonWithin each objective, the expected outcome of learning is specific and measurableEach lesson-specific learning objective is consistent with the level of the target audienceIn the corresponding rationale area, explain the following:The learning domain that is addressed within each learning objective The rationale for each learning objective |
| Topical Outline | 20 | 8% | Using an economy of words, provide a concise outline of the lesson content that demonstrates:Clarity and a logical flow of contentCongruence with the lesson purposeCongruence with the lesson specific learning objective |
| Instructional Methods | 40 | 17% | Identify a minimum of 3 instructional methods for each lesson-specific learning objective that will be used by the nurse educator to deliver the lessonIn the corresponding rationale section of the worksheet, explain how each of the instructional methods:Support achievement of the learning objectiveAlign with the domain of learning indicated in the learning objectiveAddress characteristics and/or learning needs of the target audienceReflect your philosophy of nursing education Include support from current, scholarly resources to validate your rationale |
| Learning Resources | 35 | 15% | Include a minimum of 3 resources to facilitate learner achievement of the stated objectivesIn the corresponding rationale section of the worksheet:Explain how each of the 3 learning resources align with the lesson contentExplain how each of the 3 learning resources will support the learning needs of the target audience Include support from current, scholarly resources to validate your rationale |
| Evaluation Methods | 35 | 15% | Identify a minimum of 1 method per each lesson-specific objective that will be used to evaluate learner achievement of the stated objectiveIn the corresponding rationale area, explain the following for each evaluation method:Explain how the evaluation method for each lesson-specific learning objective will measure successful achievement of the learning objective by target audienceExplain how the evaluation method is congruent with the learning domain addressed within the objectiveExplain how the evaluation method takes into consideration the unique characteristics of the target audience |
| Graduate-level Writing Style | 15 | 6% | For full credit in this rubric category, the following criteria must be met: Correct spelling and word usageCorrect use of grammar, punctuation, sentence, and paragraph structureClarity, organization, and logical flow of ideas within writingSynthesis of information is present with no direct quotesCorrect APA format for the following:Citing sourcesReferencing sources |
| Quality of Scholarly Sources | It is an expectation that a minimum of 4 scholarly sources are integrated within the assignment If the above expectation is not met, 10 points shall be deducted. | ||
| Total | 240 | 100% | A quality assignment will meet or exceed all the above requirements. |
Assignment Rubric
| Assignment Criteria | Exemplary (100%) | Accomplished (92%) | Proficient (84%) | Marginally Acceptable (76%) | Insufficient (0%) |
| Target Audience | 35 Points | 32 Points | 29 Points | 26 Points | 0 Points |
| Exemplary presentation of information evidenced by all of the criteria are included and covered in a comprehensive manner: Describe the target audience of learnersDiscuss 3 unique characteristics regarding the target audience that will influence the teaching/learning processExplain the implications of these characteristics on the development of the teaching planExplain how your personal philosophy of nursing education can support the teaching- learning process for this target audience | Accomplished presentation of information evidenced by all of the criteria are included and most are covered in a comprehensive manner, but in one area the coverage is superficial: Describe the target audience of learnersDiscuss 3 unique characteristics regarding the target audience that will influence the teaching/learning processExplain the implications of these characteristics on the development of the teaching planExplain how your personal philosophy of nursing education can support the teaching- learning process for this target audience | Average presentation of information evidenced by all of the criteria are included however content is superficial manner in two or more of areas: Describe the target audience of learnersDiscuss 3 unique characteristics regarding the target audience that will influence the teaching/learning processExplain the implications of these characteristics on the development of the teaching planExplain how your personal philosophy of nursing education can support the teaching- learning process for this target audience | Marginally acceptable presentation of information evidenced by content that is limited, missing, or unsatisfactory in one of the following areas: Describe the target audience of learnersDiscuss 3 unique characteristics regarding the target audience that will influence the teaching/learning processExplain the implications of these characteristics on the development of the teaching planExplain how your personal philosophy of nursing education can support the teaching- learning process for this target audience | Insufficient presentation of information evidenced by content that is limited, missing, or unsatisfactory in two or more of the following areas: Describe the target audience of learnersDiscuss 3 unique characteristics regarding the target audience that will influence the teaching/learning processExplain the implications of these characteristics on the development of the teaching planExplain how your personal philosophy of nursing education can support the teaching- learning process for this target audience | |
| Lesson Title and Purpose | 25 Points | 23 Points | 21 Points | 19 Points | 0 Points |
| Exemplary presentation of information evidenced by all of the criteria are included and covered in a comprehensive manner: State the title of the lessonExplain the purpose for the lessonDefine the length of time allocated for the lessonExplain the environment where the lesson will occur and how the environment fosters learning by the target audience | Accomplished presentation of information evidenced by all of the criteria are included and most are covered in a comprehensive manner, but in one area the coverage is superficial: State the title of the lessonExplain the purpose for the lessonDefine the length of time allocated for the lessonExplain the environment where the lesson will occur and how the environment fosters learning by the target audience | Average presentation of information evidenced by all of the criteria are included however content is superficial manner in two or more of areas: State the title of the lessonExplain the purpose for the lessonDefine the length of time allocated for the lessonExplain the environment where the lesson will occur and how the environment fosters learning by the target audience | Marginally acceptable presentation of information evidenced by content that is limited, missing, or unsatisfactory in one of the following areas: State the title of the lessonExplain the purpose for the lessonDefine the length of time allocated for the lessonExplain the environment where the lesson will occur and how the environment fosters learning by the target audience | Insufficient presentation of information evidenced by content that is limited, missing, or unsatisfactory in two or more of the following areas: State the title of the lessonExplain the purpose for the lessonDefine the length of time allocated for the lessonExplain the environment where the lesson will occur and how the environment fosters learning by the target audience | |
| Lesson-specific Learning Objective | 35 Points | 32 Points | 29 Points | 26 Points | 0 Points |
| Exemplary presentation of information evidenced by all of the criteria are included and covered in a comprehensive manner: Identify a minimum of 3 learning objectives for the lessonWithin each objective, the expected outcome of learning is specific and measurableEach lesson-specific learning objective is consistent with the level of the target audienceIn the corresponding rationale area, explain the following:The learning domain that is addressed within each learning objective The rationale for each learning objective | Accomplished presentation of information evidenced by all of the criteria are included and most are covered in a comprehensive manner, but in one area the coverage is superficial: Identify a minimum of 3 learning objectives for the lessonWithin each objective, the expected outcome of learning is specific and measurableEach lesson-specific learning objective is consistent with the level of the target audienceIn the corresponding rationale area, explain the following:The learning domain that is addressed within each learning objectiveThe rationale for each learning objective | Average presentation of information evidenced by all of the criteria are included however content is superficial manner in two or more of areas: Identify a minimum of 3 learning objectives for the lessonWithin each objective, the expected outcome of learning is specific and measurableEach lesson-specific learning objective is consistent with the level of the target audienceIn the corresponding rationale area, explain the following:The learning domain that is addressed within each learning objectiveThe rationale for each learning objective | Marginally acceptable presentation of information evidenced by content that is limited, missing, or unsatisfactory in one of the following areas: Identify a minimum of 3 learning objectives for the lessonWithin each objective, the expected outcome of learning is specific and measurableEach lesson-specific learning objective is consistent with the level of the target audienceIn the corresponding rationale area, explain the following:The learning domain that is addressed within each learning objectiveThe rationale for each learning objective | Insufficient presentation of information evidenced by content that is limited, missing, or unsatisfactory in two or more of the following areas: Identify a minimum of 3 learning objectives for the lessonWithin each objective, the expected outcome of learning is specific and measurableEach lesson-specific learning objective is consistent with the level of the target audienceIn the corresponding rationale area, explain the following:The learning domain that is addressed within each learning objectiveThe rationale for each learning objective | |
| Topical Outline | 20 Points | 18 Points | 16 Points | 15 Points | 0 Points |
| Exemplary presentation of information evidenced by all of the criteria are included and covered in a comprehensive manner: Using an economy of words, provide a concise outline of the lesson content that demonstrates:Clarity and a logical flow of contentCongruence with the lesson purposeCongruence with the lesson specific learning objective | Accomplished presentation of information evidenced by all of the criteria are included and most are covered in a comprehensive manner, but in one area the coverage is superficial: Using an economy of words, provide a concise outline of the lesson content that demonstrates:Clarity and a logical flow of contentCongruence with the lesson purposeCongruence with the lesson specific learning objective | Average presentation of information evidenced by all of the criteria are included however content is superficial manner in two or more of areas: Using an economy of words, provide a concise outline of the lesson content that demonstrates:Clarity and a logical flow of contentCongruence with the lesson purposeCongruence with the lesson specific learning objective | Marginally acceptable presentation of information evidenced by content that is limited, missing, or unsatisfactory in one of the following areas: Using an economy of words, provide a concise outline of the lesson content that demonstrates:Clarity and a logical flow of contentCongruence with the lesson purposeCongruence with the lesson specific learning objective | Insufficient presentation of information evidenced by content that is limited, missing, or unsatisfactory in two or more of the following areas: Using an economy of words, provide a concise outline of the lesson content that demonstrates:Clarity and a logical flow of contentCongruence with the lesson purposeCongruence with the lesson specific learning objective | |
| Instructional Methods | 40 Points | 36 Points | 33 Points | 30 Points | 0 Points |
| Exemplary presentation of information evidenced by all of the criteria are included and covered in a comprehensive manner: Identify a minimum of 3 instructional methods for each lesson-specific learning objective that will be used by the nurse educator to deliver the lessonIn the corresponding rationale section of the worksheet, explain how each of the instructional methods:Support achievement of the learning objectiveAlign with the domain of learning indicated in the learning objectiveAddress characteristics and/or learning needs of the target audienceReflect your philosophy of nursing educationInclude support from current, scholarly resources to validate your rationale | Accomplished presentation of information evidenced by all of the criteria are included and most are covered in a comprehensive manner, but in one area the coverage is superficial: Identify a minimum of 3 instructional methods for each lesson-specific learning objective that will be used by the nurse educator to deliver the lessonIn the corresponding rationale section of the worksheet, explain how each of the instructional methods:Support achievement of the learning objectiveAlign with the domain of learning indicated in the learning objectiveAddress characteristics and/or learning needs of the target audienceReflect your philosophy of nursing educationInclude support from current, scholarly resources to validate your rationale | Average presentation of information evidenced by all of the criteria are included however content is superficial manner in two or more of areas: Identify a minimum of 3 instructional methods for each lesson-specific learning objective that will be used by the nurse educator to deliver the lessonIn the corresponding rationale section of the worksheet, explain how each of the instructional methods:Support achievement of the learning objectiveAlign with the domain of learning indicated in the learning objectiveAddress characteristics and/or learning needs of the target audienceReflect your philosophy of nursing educationInclude support from current, scholarly resources to validate your rationale | Marginally acceptable presentation of information evidenced by content that is limited, missing, or unsatisfactory in one of the following areas: Identify a minimum of 3 instructional methods for each lesson-specific learning objective that will be used by the nurse educator to deliver the lessonIn the corresponding rationale section of the worksheet, explain how each of the instructional methods:Support achievement of the learning objectiveAlign with the domain of learning indicated in the learning objectiveAddress characteristics and/or learning needs of the target audienceReflect your philosophy of nursing educationInclude support from current, scholarly resources to validate your rationale | Insufficient presentation of information evidenced by content that is limited, missing, or unsatisfactory in two or more of the following areas: Identify a minimum of 3 instructional methods for each lesson-specific learning objective that will be used by the nurse educator to deliver the lessonIn the corresponding rationale section of the worksheet, explain how each of the instructional methods:Support achievement of the learning objectiveAlign with the domain of learning indicated in the learning objectiveAddress characteristics and/or learning needs of the target audienceReflect your philosophy of nursing educationInclude support from current, scholarly resources to validate your rationale | |
| Learning Resources | 35 Points | 32 Points | 29 Points | 26 Points | 0 Points |
| Exemplary presentation of information evidenced by all of the criteria are included and covered in a comprehensive manner: Include a minimum of 3 resources to facilitate learner achievement of the stated objectivesIn the corresponding rationale section of the template:Explain how each of the 3 learning resources align with the lesson contentExplain how each of the 3 learning resources will support the learning needs of the target audience Include support from current, scholarly resources to validate your rationale | Accomplished presentation of information evidenced by all of the criteria are included and most are covered in a comprehensive manner, but in one area the coverage is superficial: Include a minimum of 3 resources to facilitate learner achievement of the stated objectivesIn the corresponding rationale section of the template:Explain how each of the 3 learning resources align with the lesson contentExplain how each of the 3 learning resources will support the learning needs of the target audience Include support from current, scholarly resources to validate your rationale | Average presentation of information evidenced by all of the criteria are included however content is superficial manner in two or more of areas: Include a minimum of 3 resources to facilitate learner achievement of the stated objectivesIn the corresponding rationale section of the template:Explain how each of the 3 learning resources align with the lesson contentExplain how each of the 3 learning resources will support the learning needs of the target audience Include support from current, scholarly resources to validate your rationale | Marginally acceptable presentation of information evidenced by content that is limited, missing, or unsatisfactory in one of the following areas: Include a minimum of 3 resources to facilitate learner achievement of the stated objectivesIn the corresponding rationale section of the template:Explain how each of the 3 learning resources align with the lesson contentExplain how each of the 3 learning resources will support the learning needs of the target audience Include support from current, scholarly resources to validate your rationale | Insufficient presentation of information evidenced by content that is limited, missing, or unsatisfactory in two or more of the following areas: Include a minimum of 3 resources to facilitate learner achievement of the stated objectivesIn the corresponding rationale section of the template:Explain how each of the 3 learning resources align with the lesson contentExplain how each of the 3 learning resources will support the learning needs of the target audience Include support from current, scholarly resources to validate your rationale | |
| Evaluation Methods | 35 Points | 32 Points | 29 Points | 26 Points | 0 Points |
| Exemplary presentation of information evidenced by all of the criteria are included and covered in a comprehensive manner: Identify a minimum of 1 method per each lesson-specific objective that will be used to evaluate learner achievement of the stated objectiveIn the corresponding rationale area, explain the following for each evaluation method:Explain how the evaluation method for each lesson-specific learning objective will measure successful achievement of the learning objective by target audienceExplain how the evaluation method is congruent with the learning domain addressed within the objectiveExplain how the evaluation method takes into consideration the unique characteristics of the target audience | Accomplished presentation of information evidenced by all of the criteria are included and most are covered in a comprehensive manner, but in one area the coverage is superficial: Identify a minimum of 1 method per each lesson-specific objective that will be used to evaluate learner achievement of the stated objectiveIn the corresponding rationale area, explain the following for each evaluation method:Explain how the evaluation method for each lesson-specific learning objective will measure successful achievement of the learning objective by target audienceExplain how the evaluation method is congruent with the learning domain addressed within the objectiveExplain how the evaluation method takes into consideration the unique characteristics of the target audience | Average presentation of information evidenced by all of the criteria are included however content is superficial manner in two or more of areas: Identify a minimum of 1 method per each lesson-specific objective that will be used to evaluate learner achievement of the stated objectiveIn the corresponding rationale area, explain the following for each evaluation method:Explain how the evaluation method for each lesson-specific learning objective will measure successful achievement of the learning objective by target audienceExplain how the evaluation method is congruent with the learning domain addressed within the objectiveExplain how the evaluation method takes into consideration the unique characteristics of the target audience | Marginally acceptable presentation of information evidenced by content that is limited, missing, or unsatisfactory in one of the following areas: Identify a minimum of 1 method per each lesson-specific objective that will be used to evaluate learner achievement of the stated objectiveIn the corresponding rationale area, explain the following for each evaluation method:Explain how the evaluation method for each lesson-specific learning objective will measure successful achievement of the learning objective by target audienceExplain how the evaluation method is congruent with the learning domain addressed within the objectiveExplain how the evaluation method takes into consideration the unique characteristics of the target audience | Insufficient presentation of information evidenced by content that is limited, missing, or unsatisfactory in two or more of the following areas: Identify a minimum of 1 method per each lesson-specific objective that will be used to evaluate learner achievement of the stated objectiveIn the corresponding rationale area, explain the following for each evaluation method:Explain how the evaluation method for each lesson-specific learning objective will measure successful achievement of the learning objective by target audienceExplain how the evaluation method is congruent with the learning domain addressed within the objectiveExplain how the evaluation method takes into consideration the unique characteristics of the target audience | |
| Graduate level writing style | 15 Points | 13 Points | 12 Points | 11 Points | 0 Points |
| Exemplary graduate level writing style is evident, which meets the criteria below with 0-1 errors present: Correct spelling and word usageCorrect use of grammar, punctuation, and sentence structureClarity, organization, and logical flow of ideas within writingScholarly, professional writing tone with no use of first personSynthesis of information is present with no direct quotesCorrect APA format for the following:Citing sourcesReferencing sources | Accomplished graduate-level writing style is evident which addresses the criteria below with 2-3 errors present: Correct spelling and word usageCorrect use of grammar, punctuation, and sentence structureClarity, organization, and logical flow of ideas within writingScholarly, professional writing tone with no use of first personSynthesis of information is present with no direct quotesCorrect APA format for the following:Citing sourcesReferencing sources | Average graduate-level writing style is evident which addresses the criteria below with 4-5 errors present: Correct spelling and word usageCorrect use of grammar, punctuation, and sentence structureClarity, organization, and logical flow of ideas within writingScholarly, professional writing tone with no use of first personSynthesis of information is present with no direct quotesCorrect APA format for the following:Citing sourcesReferencing sources | Marginally acceptable graduate-level writing is evident with 6-7 errors present: Correct spelling and word usageCorrect use of grammar, punctuation, and sentence structureClarity, organization, and logical flow of ideas within writingScholarly, professional writing tone with no use of first personSynthesis of information is present with no direct quotesCorrect APA format for the following:Citing sourcesReferencing sources | Insufficient graduate-level writing style is evident with 8 or more errors present: Correct spelling and word usageCorrect use of grammar, punctuation, and sentence structureClarity, organization, and logical flow of ideas within writingScholarly, professional writing tone with no use of first personSynthesis of information is present with no direct quotesCorrect APA format for the following:Citing sourcesReferencing sources | |
| Quality of Scholarly Sources | 0 Points Deducted | 5 Points Deducted | |||
| A minimum of 4 scholarly sources, current within five years, are integrated within the assignment. | The assignment fails to meet the requirement noted for quality of literature support. | ||||
| Total Points Earned | _____of 240 Points |
