Concept-based curriculum in Texas: What, why, when, and where?

Other Titles

Curriculum Development

Abstract

With the push for academic progression following "The Future of Nursing" report, Texas educators developed a concept-based curricula. The result enhances critical thinking/reasoning to apply and analyze learning. Learners group material in coherent ways across systems and lifespan, apply new knowledge within the frame of the concept, and analyze information.

Description

44th Biennial Convention 2017 Theme: Influence Through Action: Advancing Global Health, Nursing, and Midwifery.

Authors

Susan K. Lee
Pamela Willson

Author Details

Susan K. Lee, PhD, RN, CNE, Texas Board of Nursing, Austin, Texas, USA; Pamela Willson, PhD, RN, FNP-BC, CNE, FAANP, VHF, School of Nursing, Texas State University, School of Nursing, Round Rock, Texas, USA

Sigma Membership

Chi Psi

Lead Author Affiliation

Texas Board of Nursing, Austin, Texas, USA

Type

Presentation

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

Concept-Based Curriculum, Concept-based Curriculum Outcomes, Curriculum Development

Recommended Citation

Lee, Susan K. and Willson, Pamela, "Concept-based curriculum in Texas: What, why, when, and where?" (2017). Convention. 386.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/convention/2017/presentations_2017/386

Conference Name

44th Biennial Convention

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

Conference Year

2017

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