HRS 8961 - Classroom Management Teaching Strategies in Health Sciences
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 01, CRN 43362,
Credit hours: 3
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Cathy Bieber Parrott
Email: cbieberparrott@ysu.edu
Course Description
8961. Classroom Management & Teaching Strategies in Health Sciences. Classroom management strategies for engaged learning using technology which benefit the diversity of Health Sciences student learners in today’s classroom are introduced. Learning assessment options are discussed (assignments, classroom activities and testing) including the use of rubric for grading and item analysis for test review and development. 3 s.h.
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Required | Innovative Teaching Strategies in Nursing and Related Health Professions, 9th edition. |
Hagler, Debra A., et al. Innovative Teaching Strategies in Nursing and Related Health
Professions, 9th edition. 2026. Jones & Barlett Learning. ISBN 13 : 9781284296808
The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.
Assignments/Assessments
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Schedule of Topics and Assignments
| Week of | Reading(s) | Proposed Topic | Due/To Prepare for Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8/24 | Gardner, AK, et al. What do faculty in health professions need to be competent educators? Results from a school-wide needs assessment. J Allied Health, 2017. Winter 46 (4): e77-e80. Ch 26, section titled: Concept Maps as Planning Tools |
Introduction to course Writitng student learning objectives Mapping SLO to the curriculum |
Due: discussion board- introduce self and ID teaching experience and needs |
| 8/31 | Ch 1 Educating Health Professionals - ppt |
Educating health professionals, what teachers need to know. | Due: First draft of SLO/Curriculum map |
| 9/7 | Ch 1 continued Mukhalalati BA, Taylor A. Adult Learning Theories in Context: A Quick Guide for Healthcare Professional Educators. J Med Educ Curric Dev. 2019 Apr 10;6:2382120519840332. doi: 10.1177/2382120519840332. PMID: 31008257; |
Overview of Adult learning theories | |
| 9/14 | Castro-Alonso JC, de Koning BB, Fiorella L, Paas F. Five Strategies for Optimizing Instructional Materials: Instructor- and Learner-Managed Cognitive Load. Educ Psychol Rev. 2021;33(4):1379-1407. doi: 10.1007/s10648-021-09606-9. Epub 2021 Mar 9. PMID: 33716467 Classroom Management & Instruction - ppt |
Classroom management | Due: Final curriculum map w SLO and assessment strategies |
| 9/21 | Ch 9 Increasing Student Engagement - link to webpage provided in Blackboard |
Student centered classroom | Due: First draft of teaching/learning module (Fink template) |
| 9/28 | Ch 19 Regmi K, Jones L. A systematic review of the factors - enablers and barriers - affecting e-learning in health sciences education. BMC Med Educ. 2020 Mar 30;20(1):91. doi: 10.1186/s12909-020-02007-6. PMID: 32228560; PMCID: PMC7106784. |
Teaching with technology | |
| 10/5 | Responsible AI use in the classroom | Due: first draft of teaching activity fostering student engagement and uses technology | |
| 10/12 | Ch 25 Video on debriefing techniques - link provided in Blackboard Summative assessment -ppt |
Feedback and Debriefing Summative assessment |
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| 10/19 | Morrison S, Free KW. Writing multiple-choice test items that promote and measure critical thinking. J Nurs Educ. 2001 Jan;40(1):17-24. doi: 10.3928/0148-4834-20010101-06. PMID: 11198905. | Summative assessment continued | Due: a summative assessment w rubric |
| 10/26 | Multiple choice item analysis- ppt | Item analysis | Due: multiple choice items |
| 11/2 | Formative assessment - ppt Feedback using rubrics -ppt Peer assessment - ppt |
Formative assessment | |
| 11/9 | Veteran's Day Holiday | Due: multiple choice item analysis | |
| 11/16 | One on one sessions for LMS management | Due: Final module design (submitted via Fink template) | |
| 11/23 | Thanksgiving Recess | ||
| 11/30 | LMS presentation | Due: Final teaching and active learning strategy using technology | |
| 12/7 | LMS presentation |
The course schedule, policies, procedures, and assignments in this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, by mutual agreement, and/or to ensure better learning.