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NU500  Unit 5 Discussion 1 - Theory and Education heory and Education It is anticipated that the initial discussion response should be in the range of 250-300 words

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Unit 5 Discussion 1 - Theory and Education

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It is anticipated that the initial discussion response should be in the range of 250-300 words. Response posts must demonstrate topic knowledge and scholarly engagement with peers. This is not the only criteria utilized for evaluation; substantive content is imperative. All questions in the topic must be addressed. Please proofread your response carefully for grammar and spelling. Do not upload any attachments. All responses need to be supported by a minimum of one scholarly resource. Journals and websites must be cited appropriately. Citation and reference must adhere to APA format.

Classroom Participation

Students are expected to initially address the discussion question by Wednesday of each week. Participation in the discussion forums is expected with a minimum total of three (3) substantive postings (this includes your initial posting and posting to two peers) on three (3) different days per week. Substantive means that you add something new to the discussion, you aren’t just agreeing. This is also a time to ask questions or offer information surrounding the topic addressed by your peers. Personal experience is appropriate for a substantive discussion and should be correlated to the literature.

All discussion boards will be evaluated utilizing rubric criterion inclusive of content, analysis, collaboration, writing and APA. If you fail to post an initial discussion you will not receive these points, you may however post to your peers for partial credit following the guidelines above. Due to the nature of this type of assignment and the need for timely responses for initial posts and posting to peers, the Make-Up Coursework Policy (effective July 2017) does not apply to Discussion Board Participation.

Discussion Question/Prompt [Due Wednesday]

• Complete a library search for a peer-reviewed journal article that integrates theory with a nursing education topic.
• Present the article and discuss the theory used and the benefits of utilizing theory in nursing education
• Discuss how nurse educators can use Adult Learning Theory principles to guide teaching practices and curriculum development.
• Attach a copy of the article to this discussion forum.

Responses need to address all components of the question, demonstrate critical thinking and analysis and include peer-reviewed journal evidence to support the student’s position. 
Please be sure to validate your opinions and ideas with citations and references in APA format. 

This topic is valued at 40 points. Please review the rubric to ensure that your response meets the criteria.

Estimated time to complete:  2 hours

Discussion Peer/Participation Prompt [Due Sunday]

Please respond to at least 2 of your peer’s posts.  To ensure that your responses are substantive, use at least three of these prompts:

• Comment on your peers’ selection of peer-reviewed article and the effectiveness of the theory used.
• Compare and contrast your response with your peers’ response about the benefit of utilizing theory to advance nursing education. 
• Expand upon how the key concepts of adult learning theory presented by your peers’ can be applied to the educational environment.
• Present new references that support your opinions.

Please be sure to validate your opinions and ideas with citations and references in APA format.