Innovative Teaching Strategies

Integrating a writing intensive assignment in the Community and Public Health classroom

Croskey, Olivia, DNP, ARNP, NP-C, CNL; Mackin, Melissa Lehan, PhD, RN(2024),  Integrating a writing intensive assignment in the Community and Public Health classroom

This writing assignment fosters the exploration and application of public health issues in the context of social determinants of health within a population. It provides a scaffolded assignment approach based on clearly defined objectives and authentic assessment of students at each step. It uses peer feedback, self-assessment, and relies on continuous dialogue with the instructors. The final product is an APA format, scholarly paper focused on community and public health issues and knowledge. Writing is known to be a high-stress endeavor for many students; therefore, this assignment requires close faculty support to mediate the stress and achieve successful results by allowing students to learn and produce quality writing.

Supporting Documents

Introduction to Writing PowerPoint

Sample Comparison Paper

Community Health Threading: Teaching Strategies in a Four Semester BSN Program

Jaurigue, Lisa, PhD, RN, CNE; Fries, Kathleen, PhD, RN; Murphy, Ana, MS, RN (2021),  Community Health Threading: Teaching Strategies in a Four Semester BSN Program

M&M Community Health Center Partner Planning Groups - A Community Planning Simulation

Trousdale, V. (2014). M&M Community Health Center Partner Planning Groups - A Community Planning Simulation

• Community/Partners Groups - PPT
• MMColorsRoleAssignments - PPT
• MMColorsRoleAssignments - PPT

Teaching Community Assessment Using a Case Study Approach: The Environmental Disaster in Libby

Postma, J., Katz, J.R., Winters, C. A., & Rohde, K, (2012). Teaching Community Assessment Using a Case Study Approach: The Environmental Disaster in Libby, Montana.

• Case Study
• Teaching Community Assessment Using a Case Study Approach: The Environmental Disaster in Libby

Community Health Threading: Teaching Strategies in a Four Semester BSN Program

Jaurigue, Lisa, PhD, RN, CNE; Fries, Kathleen, PhD, RN; Murphy, Ana, MS, RN (2021),  Community Health Threading: Teaching Strategies in a Four Semester BSN Program

Engaging Online Students Utilizing a Flipped Classroom Strategy

Testut, Tammy A., PhD, MSN, RN, CNE, NEA-BC, (2019) ,   Engaging Online Students Utilizing a Flipped Classroom Strategy

Home Visit Simulation

Hoffman, Joy (2013).  Home Visit Simulation

Leadership and Systems Thinking

Stalter, Ann M. (2018)  Leadership and Systems Thinking To Assess Transitions Of Care And Population Health In Home Health And Hospice Agencies 2018

Discovery Cafe

Cloud, S (2013).  Discovery Cafe

• Attachment A - Culture and Heritage PowerPoint Presentation with Speaking Notes
• Attachment B - Discovery Cafe Etiquette and Guidelines
• Attachment C - Native American Talking Stick Description
• Attachment D - Inspirational Quote Posters
• Attachment E - Discovery Cafe Question Cards
• Attachment F - Photos from Cafe
•  Discovery Caf Student Evaluation

Using a “Book Club” Concept

Lehmann, S. (2014).  Using a Book Club Concept to Enhance Understanding of Global Health Topics

Crisis Mapping Assignment: Service

Kerr, M (2015).  Crisis Mapping Assignment: Service-learning with the Humanitarian OpenStreetMap Team”

Using a mix of strategies to engage students in disaster preparedness

St. Clair, Julie, MSN, RN; Charlotte S. Connerton, EdD, RN, CNE;  Using a mix of strategies to engage students in disaster preparedness (2019)

Environmental Assessment – Campus Walking Tour

 Garner, L  (2019)   Environmental Assessment Campus Walking Tour

Assessment of Food Deserts

Shearer, J. (2010). Assessment of Food Deserts

A Direct Community Clinical Experience to Promote a community population’s walkway safety

Hobby, Lela, DNP MSN PHNA-BC, University of West Florida (2024), A Direct Community Clinical Experience to Promote a Community Populations Walkway Safety . 

Overview: RN-BSN online learners participate in a 15-hour population-focused community clinical experience. The AARP (American Association of Retired People) walk audit toolkit is used to assess a pedestrian walkway that is hazardous for the local population. Learners form a collaborative team to assess the pedestrian risks and disseminate recommendations to an official(s) with authority over the walkway. The AARP walk audit toolkit is for all pedestrian ages.

Supplemental Files:

Attachment B Student Example Policy Brief Mill Creek Walk Audit
Attachment C Link to video demonstrating the Excel Logbook template for the Direct Community Clinical Experience

Copy of TEMPLATE_a_Walkability Assessment Community clinical experience

Public Health Nursing & Nursing Informatics Interactive Case-based Scenarios

DeBlieck (co-chair of PINE), Connie (2020),  Public Health Nursing & Nursing Informatics: Interactive Case-based Scenarios Updated 3.17.2023

Community Health Threading: Teaching Strategies in a Four Semester BSN Program

Jaurigue, Lisa, PhD, RN, CNE; Fries, Kathleen, PhD, RN; Murphy, Ana, MS, RN (2021),  Community Health Threading: Teaching Strategies in a Four Semester BSN Program

Ethics in Public Health

Sarsfield, E. (2011). Ethics in Public Health

Integrating a writing intensive assignment in the Community and Public Health classroom

Croskey, Olivia, DNP, ARNP, NP-C, CNL; Mackin, Melissa Lehan, PhD, RN(2024),  Integrating a writing intensive assignment in the Community and Public Health classroom

This writing assignment fosters the exploration and application of public health issues in the context of social determinants of health within a population. It provides a scaffolded assignment approach based on clearly defined objectives and authentic assessment of students at each step. It uses peer feedback, self-assessment, and relies on continuous dialogue with the instructors. The final product is an APA format, scholarly paper focused on community and public health issues and knowledge. Writing is known to be a high-stress endeavor for many students; therefore, this assignment requires close faculty support to mediate the stress and achieve successful results by allowing students to learn and produce quality writing.

Supporting Documents

Introduction to Writing PowerPoint

Sample Comparison Paper

Crisis Mapping Assignment

Kerr, M (2015). Crisis Mapping Assignment : Service-learning with the Humanitarian OpenStreetMap Team

Using a Book Club Concept

Lehmann, S. (2014). Using a Book Club Concept to Enhance Understanding of Global Health Topics

Brain Fitness

McNiel, P. (2014). Brain Fitness: A Preventative Approach to Older Adult Cognitive Health

• Appendix A: Sensory Changes Kit Instructor Resources
• Appendix B: Sensory Changes Student Handout
• Appendix C: Brain Fitness a Preventative Approach to Cognitive Health
• Appendix D: 10 Warning Signs
• Appendix E: 2010 CMS Instructions for Calendar Listing - Press Release - Media Alert
• Appendix F: 2010 CMS - PSA Instructions
• Appendix G: 2011- Press Release
• Appendix H: All About Community Memory Screenings
• Appendix I: Communication Techniques - Sensory Changes Kit Instructor Resources
• Appendix J: CMS-Mini-Cog - All about Community Memory Screenings
• Appendix K: 2010 CMS - Letter To Professional

A Direct Community Clinical Experience to Promote a community population’s walkway safety

Hobby, Lela, DNP MSN PHNA-BC, University of West Florida (2024), A Direct Community Clinical Experience to Promote a Community Populations Walkway Safety . 

Overview: RN-BSN online learners participate in a 15-hour population-focused community clinical experience. The AARP (American Association of Retired People) walk audit toolkit is used to assess a pedestrian walkway that is hazardous for the local population. Learners form a collaborative team to assess the pedestrian risks and disseminate recommendations to an official(s) with authority over the walkway. The AARP walk audit toolkit is for all pedestrian ages.

Supplemental Files:

Attachment B Student Example Policy Brief Mill Creek Walk Audit
Attachment C Link to video demonstrating the Excel Logbook template for the Direct Community Clinical Experience

Copy of TEMPLATE_a_Walkability Assessment Community clinical experience

Geriatric Family Health Promotion Simulation Strategy

Eustace, R.; Stuber, M. A.; Heimbach, S. E.; Kelley, L. M. (2021).    Geriatric Family Health Promotion Simulation Strategy

Public Service Announcement Innovative Teaching Strategy

Krumwiede, K.; Rohlik, L. 2020  Public Service Announcement Innovative Teaching Strategy

Learning Goals/Objectives:
At the completion of the activity, teams will be able to:

1. Explain the purpose of a public service announcement.
2. Explore opportunities for collaboration with community partners.
3. Analyze data to compile research for PSA.
4. Demonstrate creative thinking and problem-solving.
5. Demonstrate the ability to work collaboratively as an advocate for health promotion within communities.

Transforming learning

Rohlik, Lindsay. 2020 Transforming Learning  Using a poster project as an active-learning strategy in undergraduate public health curriculum

Crisis Mapping Assignment

Kerr, M (2015). Crisis Mapping Assignment : Service-learning with the Humanitarian OpenStreetMap Team

Public Health Nursing & Nursing Informatics Interactive Case-based Scenarios

DeBlieck (co-chair of PINE), Connie (2020),  Public Health Nursing & Nursing Informatics: Interactive Case-based Scenarios

Promoting Health, One Episode at a Time

Strickland, K; Jones, M. 2021  Promoting Health One Episode at a Time

Learning Goals/Objectives:

1. By the end of the podcast episode, the learner will be able to apply the health education discussed in the episode to their own life.
2. By the end of the podcast episode, the learner will be able to discern ways to apply the health promotion techniques discussed in the episode to the broader community context.
3. By the end of the podcast episode, the learner will be able to identify resources in their own community for improved health and wellness.

Transforming learning

Rohlik, Lindsay.  2020 Transforming Learning  Using a poster project as an active-learning strategy in undergraduate public health curriculum

Homelessness: Preparing for a Soup Kitchen Experience

Drake, M. (2010).  Homelessness: Preparing for a Soup Kitchen Experience

Portraits of Learning

Allen, C. (2012). Portraits of Learning

Using a Book Club Concept

Lehmann, S. (2014). Using a Book Club Concept to Enhance Understanding of Global Health Topics

Geriatric Family Health Promotion Simulation Strategy

Eustace, R.; Stuber, M. A.; Heimbach, S. E.; Kelley, L. M. (2021).    Geriatric Family Health Promotion Simulation Strategy

Promoting Health, One Episode at a Time

Strickland, K; Jones, M. 2021  Promoting Health One Episode at a Time

Learning Goals/Objectives:

1. By the end of the podcast episode, the learner will be able to apply the health education discussed in the episode to their own life.
2. By the end of the podcast episode, the learner will be able to discern ways to apply the health promotion techniques discussed in the episode to the broader community context.
3. By the end of the podcast episode, the learner will be able to identify resources in their own community for improved health and wellness.

Teenager Family Health Promotion Simulation Strategy

Eustace, R.; Stuber, M. A.; Heimbach, S. E.; Kelley, L. M. (2021).   Teenager Family Health Promotion Simulation Strategy

Community Health Threading: Teaching Strategies in a Four Semester BSN Program

Jaurigue, Lisa, PhD, RN, CNE; Fries, Kathleen, PhD, RN; Murphy, Ana, MS, RN (2021),  Community Health Threading: Teaching Strategies in a Four Semester BSN Program

Engaging Students in the Classroom with Preventive Care Case Studies

St. Clair, J.; Connerton, C. 2017  Engaging Students in the Classroom with Preventive Care Case Studies

Learning Goals/Objectives:
At the completion of the activity, teams will be able to:

1. Identify screenings recommended for the assigned case by age/risk factors.
2. Recommend preventive care and immunizations for assigned cases.
3. Describe what type of counseling may be provided.
4. Discuss ethical implications of the case study.
5. Select applicable referrals for the assigned case.
6. Analyze evidence-based, credible, professional resources for the assigned case.

Integrating a writing intensive assignment in the Community and Public Health classroom

Croskey, Olivia, DNP, ARNP, NP-C, CNL; Mackin, Melissa Lehan, PhD, RN(2024),  Integrating a writing intensive assignment in the Community and Public Health classroom

This writing assignment fosters the exploration and application of public health issues in the context of social determinants of health within a population. It provides a scaffolded assignment approach based on clearly defined objectives and authentic assessment of students at each step. It uses peer feedback, self-assessment, and relies on continuous dialogue with the instructors. The final product is an APA format, scholarly paper focused on community and public health issues and knowledge. Writing is known to be a high-stress endeavor for many students; therefore, this assignment requires close faculty support to mediate the stress and achieve successful results by allowing students to learn and produce quality writing.

Supporting Documents

Introduction to Writing PowerPoint

Sample Comparison Paper

Promoting Health, One Episode at a Time

Strickland, K; Jones, M. 2021  Promoting Health One Episode at a Time

Learning Goals/Objectives:

1. By the end of the podcast episode, the learner will be able to apply the health education discussed in the episode to their own life.
2. By the end of the podcast episode, the learner will be able to discern ways to apply the health promotion techniques discussed in the episode to the broader community context.
3. By the end of the podcast episode, the learner will be able to identify resources in their own community for improved health and wellness.

Teenager Family Health Promotion Simulation Strategy

Eustace, R.; Stuber, M. A.; Heimbach, S. E.; Kelley, L. M. (2021).   Teenager Family Health Promotion Simulation Strategy

Integrating a writing intensive assignment in the Community and Public Health classroom

Croskey, Olivia, DNP, ARNP, NP-C, CNL; Mackin, Melissa Lehan, PhD, RN(2024),  Integrating a writing intensive assignment in the Community and Public Health classroom

This writing assignment fosters the exploration and application of public health issues in the context of social determinants of health within a population. It provides a scaffolded assignment approach based on clearly defined objectives and authentic assessment of students at each step. It uses peer feedback, self-assessment, and relies on continuous dialogue with the instructors. The final product is an APA format, scholarly paper focused on community and public health issues and knowledge. Writing is known to be a high-stress endeavor for many students; therefore, this assignment requires close faculty support to mediate the stress and achieve successful results by allowing students to learn and produce quality writing.

Supporting Documents

Introduction to Writing PowerPoint

Sample Comparison Paper

Promoting Health, One Episode at a Time

Strickland, K; Jones, M. 2021  Promoting Health One Episode at a Time

Learning Goals/Objectives:

1. By the end of the podcast episode, the learner will be able to apply the health education discussed in the episode to their own life.
2. By the end of the podcast episode, the learner will be able to discern ways to apply the health promotion techniques discussed in the episode to the broader community context.
3. By the end of the podcast episode, the learner will be able to identify resources in their own community for improved health and wellness.

Promoting Health, One Episode at a Time

Strickland, K; Jones, M. 2021  Promoting Health One Episode at a Time

Learning Goals/Objectives:

1. By the end of the podcast episode, the learner will be able to apply the health education discussed in the episode to their own life.
2. By the end of the podcast episode, the learner will be able to discern ways to apply the health promotion techniques discussed in the episode to the broader community context.
3. By the end of the podcast episode, the learner will be able to identify resources in their own community for improved health and wellness.