Curriculum Development in Nursing Education : An Integrated Framework

by Iwasiw, Carroll L.; Goldenberg, Dolly, Ph.D.; Andrusyszyn, Mary-Anne

• ISBN13: 9780763727192
• ISBN10: 0763727199
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2004-12-30
• Publisher: Jones & Bartlett

Summary

Curriculum Development in Nursing Education addresses curriculum theory and practical applications that guide nurse educators in creating curricula that match paradigmatic and contextual influences. Each chapter includes a description of one element of the curriculum development process, a discussion about faculty development activities to support that aspect of curriculum development, case studies that target the specific concepts and processes addressed, and other synthesis activities that will enable the reader to apply the process to their own contexts. By thoughtfully and thoroughly completing all the exercises throughout the book, nurse educators will have a curriculum suited to their individual setting. I have been waiting for decades for this book to be written. The authors take the reader on a wonderful journey by means of a step-by-step approach to the entire process of curriculum development. It covers each aspect of the process comprehensively. And it delivers this in a way that makes this complex process understandable. The tables in the book greatly aid in the mastery of curriculum development. The process is further made to 'come alive' with each chapterrs"s synthesis activities. These involve a case study approach. The value of this is increased by questions that relate the cases to the various steps in the design process. This is then followed by curriculum development questions for consideration in the readerrs"s present or future setting. I highly recommend this book for anyone involved in curriculum design on any level. -Gladys L. Husted, PhD, RN, CNE School of Nursing, Distinguished Professor Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, PA Dr. Iwasiw, Dr. Goldenberg, and Dr. Andrusyszyn teach Nursing Education courses in the MScN and PhD programs at the University of Western Ontario. In addition to teaching about curriculum development, implementation, and evaluation; teaching and evaluation strategies; and faculty development, they have been involved in undergraduate and graduate curriculum development. Their research has focused on Nursing Education. Individually and together, they have published numerous papers in nursing journals, and presented papers at nursing conferences across North America. As well, they have conducted many workshops about nursing education, and have led faculty development sessions related to teaching, curriculum development, and evaluation. The authors are the founding co-editors of The International Journal of Nursing Education Scholarship.

Author Biography

Carroll L. Iwasiw, RN, MScN, EdD: Professor and Former Director Dolly Goldenberg, RN, MA (English), MScN, PhD: Professor and Chair, Graduate Programs Mary-Anne Andrusyszyn, RN, MScN, EdD: Associate Professor

Table of Contents

Introduction to Curriculum Development in Nursing Education	1	(8)
Curriculum	1	(1)
Curriculum Development in Nursing Education	2	(5)
The Curriculum Development Process	2	(4)
Interpersonal Aspects of Curriculum Development	6	(1)
Chapter Summary	7	(1)
References	7	(2)
Preliminary Considerations for Curriculum Development	9	(18)
Chapter Overview	9	(1)
Chapter Goals	10	(1)
Considerations for Curriculum Development	10	(10)
Why Consider Curriculum Change?	10	(2)
How and Where Will Support Be Gained?	12	(1)
How Can Initial Objections Be Addressed?	12	(4)
Who Should Be Involved?	16	(2)
What Will the Timeframe Be?	18	(2)
Chapter Summary	20	(1)
Synthesis Activities	20	(4)
Charlevoix University Undergraduate Nursing Program	20	(2)
Stonehill University School of Nursing	22	(1)
Curriculum Development Activities for Consideration in Your Setting	23	(1)
References	24	(3)
Organizing for Curriculum Development: The Practical Considerations	27	(26)
Chapter Overview	27	(1)
Chapter Goals	28	(1)
Organizing for Curriculum Development	28	(19)
Deciding on Leadership	28	(2)
Appointing the Curriculum Leader	30	(1)
Deciding on Committee Structure	31	(3)
Determining Decision-making Approaches	34	(2)
Establishing a Work Plan	36	(9)
Securing Resources	45	(1)
Discussing the Relationship of Curriculum Development to Academic Freedom	45	(1)
Discussing Potential for Publication and Authorship	46	(1)
Faculty Development	46	(1)
Chapter Summary	47	(1)
Synthesis Activities	48	(2)
Middlemount University School of Nursing	48	(1)
Montag College Department of Nursing	49	(1)
Curriculum Development Activities for Consideration in Your Setting	50	(1)
References	50	(3)
Faculty Development and Change for Curriculum Development	53	(26)
Chapter Overview	53	(1)
Chapter Goals	53	(1)
Faculty Development for Curriculum Development	54	(5)
What Is Meant by `Faculty Development'?	54	(1)
Where Does the Responsibility Lie?	54	(1)
Need for Faculty Development	55	(1)
Goals for Faculty Development Related to Curriculum Development	56	(2)
Faculty Development Activities for Curriculum Development	58	(1)
Faculty Development for Curriculum Change	59	(15)
Change Theories	60	(1)
Supporting Faculty During Curriculum Change	61	(1)
Responding to Resistance to Change	61	(13)
Chapter Summary	74	(1)
Synthesis Activities	74	(3)
Copernicus University School of Nursing	74	(2)
Rosemount University School of Nursing	76	(1)
Curriculum Development Activities for Consideration in Your Setting	77	(1)
References	77	(2)
Gathering Data about Contextual Factors for Curriculum Development	79	(32)
Chapter Overview	79	(1)
Chapter Goals	79	(1)
Influence of Contextual Factors on Curriculum Development	80	(1)
Internal Contextual Factors	81	(5)
History	81	(1)
Philosophy, Mission, and Goals	82	(1)
Culture	82	(1)
Financial Resources	83	(1)
Programs and Policies	83	(1)
Infrastructure	83	(3)
Summary of Internal Contextual Factors	86	(1)
External Contextual Factors	86	(6)
Demographics	87	(1)
Culture	88	(1)
Health Care	88	(1)
Professional Standards and Trends	89	(1)
Technology	90	(1)
Environment	90	(1)
Socio-Politico-Economics	91	(1)
Summary of External Contextual Factors	92	(1)
Approaches to Gathering Data for Curriculum Development	92	(12)
Deciding on Necessary Data and Data Sources	92	(2)
Methods of Gathering Data	94	(2)
The Work of Gathering Data	96	(8)
Faculty Development	104	(1)
Chapter Summary	104	(1)
Synthesis Activities	105	(3)
Poplarfield University School of Nursing	105	(2)
Bellemore University School of Nursing	107	(1)
Curriculum Development Activities for Consideration in Your Setting	108	(1)
References	108	(3)
From Contextual Data to Curriculum Directions and Outcomes	111	(34)
Chapter Overview	111	(1)
Chapter Goals	112	(1)
Definition of Terms	112	(1)
Analysis, Interpretation, and Synthesis of Contextual Data	113	(8)
Examining and Integrating Contextual Data	113	(1)
Inferring Curriculum Concepts and Professional Competencies	114	(1)
Proposing Curriculum Possibilities	115	(1)
Identifying Curriculum Limitations	116	(1)
Deducing Administrative Issues	117	(1)
Summary of Processes	117	(4)
Determining Curriculum Directions and Outcomes	121	(2)
Faculty Development	123	(1)
Chapter Summary	123	(1)
Synthesis Activities	124	(21)
Poplarfield University School of Nursing	124	(20)
Curriculum Development Activities for Consideration in Your Setting	144	(1)
Developing Philosophical Approaches and Formulating Curriculum Goals	145	(20)
Chapter Overview	145	(1)
Chapter Goals	146	(1)
Curriculum Philosophy	146	(5)
Definition and Purpose of Philosophy	146	(1)
Traditional Curriculum Philosophies	147	(1)
Learning Theories as Curriculum Philosophies	148	(1)
Current Nursing Curriculum Philosophies	148	(3)
Philosophical Approaches	151	(3)
Developing Philosophical Approaches	151	(3)
Curriculum Goals	154	(3)
Purpose of Curriculum Goals for Various Audiences	154	(2)
Formulating Curriculum Goals	156	(1)
Faculty Development	157	(1)
Chapter Summary	157	(1)
Synthesis Activities	158	(3)
Sanderson University School of Nursing	158	(1)
Michaelson County Community College Case	159	(2)
Curriculum Development Activities for Consideration in Your Setting	161	(1)
References	161	(4)
Curriculum Design	165	(28)
Chapter Overview	165	(1)
Chapter Goals	165	(1)
Curriculum Design	166	(1)
Program Type and Structure	167	(1)
Program Delivery	168	(3)
Traditional Delivery	168	(1)
Distance Delivery	168	(1)
Delivery Through Partnerships	169	(2)
Program Models	171	(1)
Organizing Strategies for Curriculum Design	171	(4)
Traditional Organizing Strategies	172	(1)
Contemporary Organizing Strategies	173	(2)
Ordering of Knowledge	175	(1)
Course Sequencing Patterns	175	(1)
Curriculum Design Process	176	(9)
Defining Curriculum Parameters	176	(1)
Facilitating the Design Process	177	(1)
Deliberating About Curriculum Design	177	(3)
Identifying Courses	180	(3)
Determining Policies and Guidelines	183	(1)
Considering Human and Financial Implications	184	(1)
Deciding on the Design	184	(1)
Summary of Curriculum Design Process	185	(1)
Faculty Development	185	(1)
Chapter Summary	186	(1)
Synthesis Activities	186	(3)
Van-Buren University	186	(1)
Fitzhugh University	187	(1)
Curriculum Development Activities for Consideration in Your Setting	188	(1)
References	189	(4)
Course Design	193	(28)
Chapter Overview	193	(1)
Chapter Goals	193	(1)
Course Design	193	(1)
Course Components	194	(3)
Purpose and Description	194	(1)
Course Goals	194	(1)
Teaching Strategies	195	(1)
Course Content	196	(1)
Classes	197	(1)
Student Learning Activities	197	(1)
Evaluation of Student Learning	197	(1)
Course Design Parameters	197	(1)
Approaches to Course Design	198	(6)
Traditional Approaches	199	(1)
Contemporary Approaches	199	(2)
Blended Approaches	201	(1)
Distance Education Approaches	202	(2)
Teaching Strategies	204	(4)
Strategies to Evaluate Student Learning	208	(1)
Course Design Process	208	(5)
Reviewing Course Parameters	209	(1)
Choosing an Approach for Course Design	210	(1)
Identifying the Course Purpose and Description	210	(1)
Formulating Course Goals	211	(1)
Determining Content	211	(1)
Deciding on Classes	211	(1)
Selecting Teaching Strategies	212	(1)
Creating Student Learning Activities	212	(1)
Planning for Evaluation of Student Learning	212	(1)
Critiquing Course Design	213	(1)
Preparing Course Packages	213	(1)
Designing Individual Classes	213	(1)
Faculty Development	214	(2)
Chapter Summary	216	(1)
Synthesis Activities	216	(3)
Senyk University School of Nursing	216	(1)
Philmore College	217	(2)
Curriculum Development Activities for Consideration in Your Setting	219	(1)
References	219	(2)
Planning Curriculum Evaluation	221	(22)
Chapter Overview	221	(1)
Chapter Goals	221	(1)
Definition and Purposes of Curriculum Evaluation	222	(2)
Definition of Curriculum Evaluation	222	(1)
Purposes of Internal Curriculum Evaluation	222	(1)
Purposes of External Curriculum Evaluation	223	(1)
Curriculum Evaluation Models	224	(1)
Typology of Evaluation Models	225	(1)
Planning Curriculum Evaluation	225	(8)
Establishing Standards, Criteria, and Indicators	229	(1)
Planning Data Collection	230	(1)
Data Collection Methods	230	(1)
Data Sources	231	(1)
Scheduling Data Collection	231	(1)
Data Management and Reporting	232	(1)
Faculty Deliberations about Data Collection Plans	232	(1)
Planning Evaluation of Curriculum Components	233	(4)
Curriculum Goals	233	(1)
Curriculum Design	233	(1)
Learning Outcomes	234	(1)
Courses	234	(1)
Teaching Strategies	235	(1)
Student Evaluation Strategies	235	(1)
Human and Physical Resources	236	(1)
Learning Climate	237	(1)
Policies	237	(1)
Faculty Development	237	(1)
Chapter Summary	238	(1)
Synthesis Activities	238	(3)
Parkview Community College Department of Nursing	238	(1)
Aurora Borealis University Department of Nursing	239	(1)
Evaluation Planning Activities for Consideration in Your Setting	240	(1)
References	241	(2)
Planning for Successful Curriculum Implementation	243	(12)
Chapter Overview	243	(1)
Chapter Goals	243	(1)
Making Curriculum Plans Public	244	(1)
Informing Stakeholders	244	(1)
Marketing	245	(1)
Contractual Agreements	246	(2)
Health Care and Community Agencies	246	(1)
Other Educational Institutions	246	(2)
Logistics	248	(2)
Personnel	248	(1)
Scheduling	249	(1)
Phasing Out the Existing Curriculum and Introducing the Changed Curriculum	250	(1)
Ongoing Faculty Development	250	(1)
Chapter Summary	251	(1)
Synthesis Activities	251	(3)
Hercal Community College Associate Degree Nursing Program	251	(1)
Jasmine University School of Nursing	252	(1)
Curriculum Implementation Activities for Consideration in Your Setting	253	(1)
References	254	(1)
Index	255