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Teaching material. Ways to enhance visual aids in staff development programs
1University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing.
AORN Journal
|February 1, 1990
Summary
The ASSURE model helps nurse educators select and design media for effective teaching. It ensures instructional materials suit the subject, learner, and instructor, optimizing educational outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Instructional Design
- Educational Technology
Background:
- Nurse educators frequently use media in teaching.
- The effectiveness of media is not guaranteed by availability.
- Systematic approaches are needed for media selection and design.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present the ASSURE model for selecting and designing media in nursing education.
- To provide guidelines for adapting media for limited resource settings.
- To enhance the effectiveness of staff development instruction.
Main Methods:
- The ASSURE model is introduced as a framework.
- Selection criteria include suitability for subject, adult learner, and instructor.
- Guidelines for modification and design are provided.
Main Results:
- The ASSURE model facilitates the selection of appropriate media.
- It offers strategies for creating or adapting materials.
- It supports effective instruction in diverse settings.
Conclusions:
- The ASSURE model promotes effective use of media in nursing education.
- It integrates systematic instructional design principles.
- It empowers educators to optimize learning outcomes with available resources.