AANA Educator Series: Didactic and Clinical Instruction-Educator Series Didactic and Clinical Instruction

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The course on Didactic and Clinical Instruction, presented by Dr. Michael Kramer, aims to provide evidence-based practices for teaching in nurse anesthesia programs. The course covers behaviorist, cognitive, social learning theories, and humanist perspectives, focusing on learning as a function of environmental elements. Emphasizing the importance of student engagement, active learning, and authentic learning experiences to promote critical thinking and knowledge retention. The transcript explores teaching methodologies such as lecture, online education, and human-patient simulation. It delves into the role of clinical instructors in fostering independent decision-making and continuous learning in students. The necessity of developing a growth mindset, setting clear learning objectives, effective lesson planning, and the implementation of various teaching strategies are highlighted to facilitate deep learning and critical thinking skills in students. The curriculum also underlines the importance of self-reflection, feedback, and continuous improvement in clinical education. The incorporation of simulation scenarios and technology in teaching practices is advocated to enhance student engagement and knowledge transfer.

Keywords

Didactic Instruction

Clinical Instruction

Nurse Anesthesia

Active Learning

Critical Thinking

Teaching Methodologies

Simulation Scenarios

Growth Mindset

Student Engagement