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Optimizing the student learning environment: A framework to select faculty for teaching courses.
Karen Hande1, Mary Ann Jessee1, Tom Christenbery1
1Vanderbilt University School of Nursing, United States of America.
Summary
A new Faculty-Course Selection Framework (FCSF) helps nursing schools assign educators to courses. This framework ensures faculty have the right skills and experience for effective student education.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Academic Administration
Background:
- High-quality nursing education requires skilled nurse educators.
- Existing practices lack a structured framework for faculty-course assignment.
- Clinical expertise and preparation are crucial for nurse educators.
Purpose of the Study:
- To introduce an innovative Faculty-Course Selection Framework (FCSF) for nursing education.
- To provide practical examples of the FCSF's application in a school of nursing.
Main Methods:
- Developed the Faculty-Course Selection Framework (FCSF).
- The FCSF considers student, organizational, and faculty elements.
- Key units include workload, credentials, skills, interest, attributes, and commitment.
Main Results:
- The FCSF provides a systematic approach to faculty-course assignment.
- Implementation examples demonstrate practical application.
- The framework aims to optimize the student learning environment.
Conclusions:
- The FCSF supports nursing program administrators in building effective faculty teams.
- It enhances pedagogical, subject, social, and organizational competence.
- Skillful faculty assignment optimizes the nurse educator role and student outcomes.
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