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Learning Theory for Nursing: An Introduction (FutureLearn)

Offered by Coventry University,

Understand how learning theory applies to nurse education with this course for nurses and healthcare professionals. Explore basic learning theory to help with nursing education. Understanding how we learn is vital for designing experiences that support the diverse learning needs of nursing students.

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Through this course, you’ll explore the learning theory that underpins teaching and learning strategies for nurses. You will be taught how learning theories affect teaching decisions along with experience, learning aims and curriculum expectations.
To help you increase learning opportunities for your students, this course will also address various ways to enhance attention, motivation and memory, and analyse factors which help or hinder learning.

What topics will you cover?

Principles of learning theory
The application of learning theory to nurse education
Learning styles
Factors that facilitate or hinder learning
Individual learning needs
Teaching and learning strategies

What will you achieve?
By the end of the course, you'll be able to...

Demonstrate knowledge of a range of principles of learning theory
Appraise the application of learning theory to nurse education
Analyse factors which support or hinder learning
Discuss factors relevant when planning adult learning

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