The effective nurse educator is able to use student learning needs to create specific and measurable learning outcomes for a lesson or curriculum.
The purpose of this assignment is to create a learning needs assessment in order to determine learning outcomes for the topic identified for the student’s education focus. (My education focus is assessment of learning needs)
Part 1: Develop a short needs assessment of 10-20 open-ended or closed-ended questions for a learning needs assessment related to your education focus to administer to your practicum audience. Administer a learning needs assessment in your practicum setting.
Part 2: To accompany your assessment, write a 350-500 word data collection plan with the following information:
1. Explanation of data collection techniques such as the format and how you will administer the learning needs assessment to your students.
2. Descriiption of how you will use the data collected from this learning needs assessment.
Cite one or two peer reviewed/scholarly resources in your paper. Documentation of sources should be presented using APA formatting guidelines, which can be found in the APA Style Guide.
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
Rubric:
1) 10-20 Questions
12 points
Criteria Descriiption
10-20 Questions: 10-20 open-ended and closed-ended questions are thoroughly developed.
2)Data Collection Techniques: 15 points
An explanation of data collection techniques is extremely thorough and includes substantial supporting details.
3) Use of Data :15 points
A descriiption of how data collected from the learning needs assessment will be used is extremely thorough and includes substantial supporting details.
4) Thesis Development and Purpose
4.2 points
Thesis is clear and forecasts the development of the paper. Thesis is descriiptive and reflective of the arguments and appropriate to the purpose
5) Argument Logic and Construction
4.8 points
Argument shows logical progressions. Techniques of argumentation are evident. There is a smooth progression of claims from introduction to conclusion. Most sources are authoritative.
6) Mechanics of Writing (includes spelling, punctuation, grammar, language use) in command , academic English.
7) Paper Format (Use of appropriate style for the major and assignment)
3 points: Paper Format (Use of appropriate style for the major and assignment) All format elements are correct.
8) Documentation of Sources
3 points
Criteria Descriiption
Documentation of Sources (citations, footnotes, references, bibliography, etc., as appropriate to assignment and style).
