Learn how to develop and implement a successful concept-based curriculum and competency assessment! Written specifically for nursing faculty by thought-leader Jean Giddens, MASTERING CONCEPT-BASED TEACHING AND COMPETENCY ASSESSMENT, 3RD EDITION provides the understanding and expertise you need to make the transition from traditional content-focused instruction to a conceptual approach to teaching and learning, and from knowledge assessment to competency assessment. New to this edition is a new chapter on differentiating concept-based and competency-based approaches. A perfect complement to Giddens’ student-oriented textbook _Concepts for Nursing Practice_, this book is ideal for both undergraduate and graduate faculty, and also serves as a helpful study tool for faculty preparing for the Certified Nurse Educator exam. * FRAMEWORK FOR A CONCEPT-BASED CURRICULUM (CBC) begins with an overview of the conceptual approach and then discusses the steps used in developing a CBC, using concepts as the infrastructure for the curriculum. * STRONG FOUNDATION IN HOW TO TEACH WITHIN A CBC examines the nature of concepts, their function in the process of learning, and the importance of being consistent in the selection and implementation of concepts. * BALANCED TEACHING STRATEGIES engage students with an open environment and learning activities demonstrating the application of information to multiple situations. * SUCCESS EVALUATION CRITERIA explain the importance of analyzing evaluation data to measure the achievement of student learning and for evaluating a CBC program. * _MISCONCEPTIONS AND CLARIFICATIONS_ BOXES reflect the latest research in conceptual learning to help clarify important concepts. * NEW! _DIFFERENTIATING CONCEPT-BASED AND COMPETENCY-BASED APPROACHES_ CHAPTER explains the close interrelationship of concepts and competencies. * NEW! UPDATED CONTENT reflects the latest evidence and literature on the conceptual approach and the application of competencies within the conceptual approach. * NEW! IMPROVED GRAPHIC DESIGN AND LAYOUT makes the content more visually appealing and promotes understanding.