NURS 640 Curriculum Design and Simulation

This course is designed to provide an opportunity to explore the various theories about learning which are fundamental to being able to develop solid educational plans.  Students will be provided learning opportunities to explore theories, standards and techniques to design, deliver and evaluate a curriculum in nursing, as well as learner outcomes.  Further, this course is designed to meet the unique requirements of faculty working in health professions education using simulation as an educational modality.  The course enables participants to develop their teaching, curriculum design, and program evaluation skills and addresses the psychosocial, technical and organizational elements unique to simulation education.