Learning Theories and Their Applications for Nursing Education.
Now, you will take a closer look at specific theories of learning and memory to draw comparisons among them. Each theory conceptualizes the learning process in a different way and offers a unique view into the roles and tasks of the educator and learner.
For this Module 2 Assignment, you will analyze selected theories of learning and memory and explain how they are incorporated into educational activities for nursing students and practicing nurses.More specifically, you will examine how Academic Nurse Educators and Nursing Professional Development Practitioners can apply these theories to their educational practice.
This module assignment will span over Week 3 and Week 4 of the course. For this week, you should review your Resources in order to complete your Theory Comparison Matrix. This will prepare you for your final paper, which is due in Week 4. Please take the time to begin reviewing your Resources and plan your time accordingly.
To prepare:
- Review the Theory Comparison Matrix in the Resources for this week and use this Matrix to complete this Module Assignment. You will also submit your completed Theory Comparison Matrix as part of the Assignment submission.
- Review the Resources related to theories of learning and memory and consider how they will inform your Theory Comparison Matrix.
- As you complete your Theory Comparison Matrix, consider each of the listed theories.
Assignment (3-4 pages not including title and reference pages)
- Complete the Theory Comparison Matrix for all listed theories. (Note: Include your notes in the cells provided. Also, should you require additional information related to a specific theory, search the Internet and/or the Walden Library for reliable sources to supplement your information.)
- Using the completed Theory Comparison Matrix, select one theory from the “Psychological Learning Theories” category and all theories under “Additional Theories” and begin comparing each theory and its basic tenets in the area provided in the template.
In a 3-4 page paper, provide explanations for the following:
- Describe one method for incorporating each of your selected theories into an educational activity. Note: Be as explicit as possible and provide detailed information.
- Explain how each of your selected theories may be applied to the role of the Academic Nurse Educator and provide a rationale for each.
- Explain how each of your selected theories may be applied to the role of the Nursing Professional Development Practitioner and provide a rationale for each.
- Explain conclusions you have drawn as a result of comparing your selected theories and explaining their applications to nursing education. Be specific and provide examples.
Use your Resources to support your explanations. Use proper APA formatting and references
Learning Theories and Their Applications for Nursing Education.
