Discussion: Learner Characteristics in Nursing Education ( THE TOPIC IS FALL)

Discussion: Learner Characteristics in Nursing Education Many of the foundational ethical principles that need to be considered in a patient care setting also apply to a lesson design and delivery setting. Learners and educators come from a variety of backgrounds and have a variety of perspectives, all of which need to be respected. In addition, interactions between educator and learner should remain professional and should be based on mutual trust. In addition to ethical considerations, nurse educators must also consider innovating to keep up with current technologies.  Photo Credit: [Squaredpixels]/[iStock / Getty Images Plus]/Getty Images Patient simulations, online learning strategies, and virtual reality are just a few of the technologies that could be used to enhance learning. In this Discussion, you will identify learner characteristics for each learner group and determine ethical and technological considerations that are associated with each group. To prepare: Read about learner characteristics in Chapters 7–9 of the Bastable textbook. Then, select an appropriate learner characteristic for each of the three learner groups. A disability must be one of the characteristics you choose for one of the learner groups. What special considerations should you make related to each learner characteristic you have selected? For example, is there potential for ethical issues to arise? How might the learner respond to technology integrations in the lesson? By Day 3 of Week 2 Describe the nursing topic you have selected and explain why you chose it. Identify the learner characteristic for each of the three learner groups. (Remember that a disability must be represented as one learner characteristic.) Explain how you would address the learner characteristic when developing a lesson for the topic for each of the learner groups. How might different learner characteristics impact the delivery of your lesson? Then, explain any ethical or technological considerations that may be associated with the learner characteristics. Be specific and provide examples. Use the Learning Resources and/or best available evidence from current literature to support your post. Read a selection of your colleagues’ responses. By Day 6 of Week 2 Respond to at least two of your colleagues on two different days by proposing additional curriculum considerations for the learner characteristics. Also, offer suggestions to address the identified ethical or technology issues. Use the Learning Resources and/or best available evidence from current literature to support your responses. Note: For this Discussion, you are required to complete your initial post before you will be able to view and respond to your colleagues’ postings. Begin by clicking on the “Post to Discussion Question” link and then select “Create Thread” to complete your initial post. Remember, once you click on Submit, you cannot delete or edit your own posts, and you cannot post anonymously. Please check your post carefully before clicking on Submit! Submission and Grading Information Grading Criteria To access your rubric: Week 2 Discussion Rubric Post by Day 3 of Week 2 and Respond by Day 6 of Week 2 Name: NURS_6331_Week2_Discussion_Rubric Grid View List View  ExcellentGoodFairPoor Main Posting 45 (45%) – 50 (50%) Answers all parts of the Discussion question(s) with reflective critical analysis and synthesis of knowledge gained from the course readings for the module and current credible sources. Supported by at least three current, credible sources. Written clearly and concisely with no grammatical or spelling errors and fully adheres to current APA manual writing rules and style. 40 (40%) – 44 (44%) Responds to the Discussion question(s) and is reflective with critical analysis and synthesis of knowledge gained from the course readings for the module. At least 75% of post has exceptional depth and breadth. Supported by at least three credible sources. Written clearly and concisely with one or no grammatical or spelling errors and fully adheres to current APA manual writing rules and style. 35 (35%) – 39 (39%) Responds to some of the Discussion question(s). One or two criteria are not addressed or are superficially addressed. Is somewhat lacking reflection and critical analysis and synthesis. Somewhat represents knowledge gained from the course readings for the module. Post is cited with two credible sources