Strengthening the Instructional Role in Self-Directed Learning Activities

A great deal of educational money and faculty time is spent on the development of self-directed modules.* Nurse educators need to incorporate those portions of instructional design and feedback methods that will enhance the personal-social aspects of the educational process. This article explores the development of a course facilitator position as the major person to provide instructional feedback and the techniques used to intensify this role, thus encouraging higher completion rates in self-directed learning activities.