NR722-WEEK5-TEACHING PHILOSOPHY

Week 5Teaching Philosophy

Assignment

Purpose

The purpose for this assignment is for you to design and write a professional teaching philosophy that reflects your values, principles, commitment to life-long learning, professional development, and overall expectations from a career in teaching.

Instructions

Review the Week 4 discussion in which you began your work on developing a teaching philosophy. From the feedback received from colleagues and faculty, finalize a robust teaching philosophy that encompasses your overall philosophy for teaching and learning.

Include the following in your paper:

1. Theoretical underpinnings of a personal educational philosophy for the role of the teacher and the role of the student
   1. Describe how theoretical underpinnings of adult learning principles and student-centered learning frame your teaching practice.
2. Teaching and learning strategies and how these relate to the teaching philosophy
   1. Define the principles that guide teaching innovation and ways you connect with students.
3. The overall expected and desired outcome(s)
   1. How do you help students achieve their learning goals?
4. Commitment to life-long learning and professional development
   1. What is your commitment to teaching and remaining relevant in the face of continual change?
5. References
6.  
   1. Support your assertions as needed with evidence.
   2. Ensure each reference has a matching citation.

Review the rubric for the grading criteria. 

APA Guidelines

Use the current Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (APA Manual) and the Chamberlain Guidelines for Writing a Professional Paper (located in the APA Basics section of the Writing Center) to complete this assignment.

1. Use the APA Paper Template (located in the Writing Center) to format this assignment.
2. Turn on Grammarly to check the correctness of the grammar and punctuation as you write. (Note: if you have not already done so, please download the free version at Grammarly.com before construction of the assignment.)
3. Construct a title page using the APA paper template (Example: The Nurse Educator and Leading Social Change).
4. Use the following prescribed Level I headings for the paper:
5.  
   1. Title of paper for introduction header
   2. Theoretical Underpinnings
   3. Teaching and Learning Strategies
   4. Expected Outcomes
   5. Life-Long Learning

Writing Requirements (APA format)

• Length: 2-3 pages (not including title page or references page)
• 1-inch margins
• Double-spaced pages
• 12-point Times New Roman or 11-point Arial font
• Headings & subheadings
• In-text citations
• Title page
• References page
• Standard English usage and mechanics

Course Outcomes

This assignment enables the student to meet the following course outcomes:

1. Analyze educational theories and their influence on teaching and learning strategies in nursing. (POs 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
2. Design nursing curricula using a synthesis of educational theory, best evidence from the literature, and current and prevailing healthcare trends, accreditation, and regulatory standards. (POs 1, 2, 3, 5)
3. Design teaching and learning strategies using a synthesis of educational theory, best evidence from the literature, and prevailing trends in clinical and academic learning environments to facilitate learner development and socialization. (POs 1, 3, 4, 6, 8)
4. Appraise the role of the nurse educator with a focus on academic, health systems, and industry governance. (PO 2)
5. Critique the role of the nurse educator as change agent, nurse leader, and facilitator of learning. (POs 2, 4, 6, 8)

Due Date

• By 11:59 p.m. MT on Sunday
• Late Assignment Policy applies

Rubric

Week 5 Assignment Grading Rubric

Week 5 Assignment Grading Rubric

CriteriaRatingsPts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeTheoretical Underpinnings of a Personal Educational Philosophy

Requirements:1. Describe theoretical underpinnings of adult learning principles, student-centered learning in relation to your educational philosophy.2. Identify an educational theory to frame your teaching practice.

25 pts

Excellent or Highest Level of Performance

Includes all requirements and provides an in-depth discussion of the theoretical underpinning of personal educational philosophy.

23 pts

Good or High Level of Performance

Includes all requirements and provides a sufficient discussion of the theoretical underpinnings of a personal educational philosophy.

20 pts

Acceptable or basic Level of Performance

Includes 1 requirement and/or provides a partial discussion of the theoretical underpinnings of a personal philosophy.

0 pts

Failing Level of Performance

Provides an undeveloped section on the theoretical underpinnings of a personal educational philosophy.

25 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeTeaching and Learning Strategies and How These Relate to the Teaching Philosophy.

Requirements:1. Defines the principles that guide teaching innovation 2. Identifies ways to connect with students.

20 pts

Excellent or Highest Level of Performance

Includes all data requirements and provides an in-depth discussion on teaching and learning strategies.

18 pts

Good or High Level of Performance

Includes all requirements and/or provides a sufficient discussion on teaching and learning strategies.

16 pts

Acceptable or basic Level of Performance

Includes at least 1 requirements and/or provides a partial discussion on teaching and learning strategies.

0 pts

Failing Level of Performance

Provides an undeveloped discussion of teaching and learning strategies.

20 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeThe Overall Expected and Desired Outcome(s)

Requirement:1. How do you help students achieve their learning goals?

20 pts

Excellent or Highest Level of Performance

Includes all requirements and provides an in-depth discussion of expected or desired outcomes.

18 pts

Good or High Level of Performance

Includes all requirements and/or provides a sufficient discussion on expected or desired outcomes.

16 pts

Acceptable or basic Level of Performance

Includes all requirements and/or provides a partial discussion on expected or desired outcomes.

0 pts

Failing Level of Performance

Provides an undeveloped discussion of expected outcomes.

20 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCommitment to Life-Long Learning and Professional Development

Requirements:1.What is your commitment to teaching?2. How do you plan to remain relevant in the face of continual change?

15 pts

Excellent or Highest Level of Performance

Includes all requirements and provides an in-depth summary in the professional development section.

13 pts

Good or High Level of Performance

Includes all requirements and/or provides a sufficient in the professional development section.

12 pts

Acceptable or basic Level of Performance

Includes at least 1 requirement and/or provides a partial in the professional development section.

0 pts

Failing Level of Performance

Provides an undeveloped professional development section.

15 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAPA Style and Standards

Requirements:1. Uses correct Level I headers.2. Reference and citations are in current APA style.3. Ensure each reference has a matching citation.4. Paper length is 2-3 pages excluding title, reference pages, and appendix.

10 pts

Excellent or Highest Level of Performance

Includes all requirements of APA style and standards.

9 pts

Good or High Level of Performance

Includes 3 requirements of APA style and standards.

8 pts

Acceptable or basic Level of Performance

Includes 2 requirements of APA style and standards

0 pts

Failing Level of Performance

Includes fewer than all requirements and/or demonstrates poor APA style and standards.

10 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeClarity of Writing

Requirements:1. Uses standard English grammar and sentence structure.2. No spelling or typographical errors3. Organized presentation of ideas

10 pts

Excellent or Highest Level of Performance

Includes all requirements of clarity of writing.

9 pts

Good or High Level of Performance

Includes 2 requirements of clarity of writing.

8 pts

Acceptable or basic Level of Performance

Includes 1 requirement of clarity of writing.

0 pts

Failing Level of Performance

Includes fewer than all requirements and/or demonstrates poor clarity of writing.

10 pts

Total Points: 100