learning environment

learning environment

Overview

Create a 3 page report on the optimal learning environment for the course you began developing in Assessment 1.

Note: Assessments in this course build on each other and must be completed in sequential order.

Often instructors do not get to choose the environment in which they will teach, but in this assessment you have the opportunity to do just that. Here you will select an environment that is the best fit for your content and learner population, and also consider how to maintain learner motivation in the environment you choose.

By successfully completing this assessment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and assessment criteria:

· Competency1: Appraise the influence of learner’s culture, gender, and experiences on teaching and learning.

. Describe the most appropriate learning environment for an intended topic and audience.

· Competency 2: Apply educational theory and evidence-based teaching practices when implementing teaching strategies.

. Evaluate the applicability of classroom management and learner motivation theories to a specific course.

· Competency 3: Apply a variety of teaching strategies appropriate to diverse learner needs, content, and desired learner outcomes.

. Describe theories of learner motivation.

. Describe evidence-based best practices to enhance learner motivation in diverse settings.

· Competency 4: Integrate best practices for classroom management.

. Describe theories of classroom and learner management.

. Describe evidence-based strategies for classroom and learner management.

· Competency 5: Communicate in a manner that is scholarly, professional, and consistent with the expectations of a nursing education professional.

. Support a position with effective written communication; use correct spelling, grammar, punctuation and mechanics, and APA style and formatting.

Assessment Instructions

Note: Assessments in this course build on each other and must be completed in sequential order.

Create a 3 page report on the optimal learning environment for the course you began developing in Assessment 1. You should select a learning environment that will foster motivation in your learner population, support your efforts at classroom motivation, and best serve the goals of the course.

Optional Preparation

Practice implementing these considerations in th