Epilogue

Using a framework to assess teaching effectiveness (FATE) to promote instructor development and growth

“…However, teaching and learning are not that simple, as students’ prior preparation or knowledge and experiences, social interactions within and outside the classroom, environmental interactions, cognitive development, learning preferences, etc. all play a role; in fact, just 59% of the variance in student performance can be attributed to the teacher and class (Alton‐Lee, 2003; Karplus & Thier, 1967; National Academies of Sciences, 2020; Tolman & Kremling, 2017). According to Bray, Chew, and Cerbin (2017), “the everyday reality of education: teaching and learning are complex and hard.…”

A Call for Faith Integration Among Graduate Nursing Students

“…It is possible that educators may encounter students who resist the integration of faith within the classroom. Tolman and Kremling (2017) explained that student resistance results from various factors such as family history, cultural identities, social class, prior experiences, or understanding and awareness of self. Through self-reflection exercises, using open-ended questions without a clear answer, the student has an opportunity to develop an awareness of self (Tolman & Kremling, 2017).…”

“…Tolman and Kremling (2017) explained that student resistance results from various factors such as family history, cultural identities, social class, prior experiences, or understanding and awareness of self. Through self-reflection exercises, using open-ended questions without a clear answer, the student has an opportunity to develop an awareness of self (Tolman & Kremling, 2017). Therefore, students should be able to express themselves freely in their written work.…”