There are numerous instructional design models available for developing education programs. One of the most common is the ADDIE model (Analysis, Design,
Development, Implementation, and Evaluation). The ADDIE model is discussed in chapter 2 of the Jeffery, Longo, & Nienaber required staff education textbook under required resources in this document.
Planning
• Meet with committee chair to explore topic and narrow down focus to select a project that meets the requirements of a DNP staff education module
• Analyze need and establish the criteria for the Staff Education program using available existing data from site, literature, or theoretical support.
• Discuss needs and staff education program goals with organizational leadership.
• Obtain a commitment of support from organizational leadership
• Identify content expert(s) to review educational materials.
• Research the literature for relevant teaching materials or content that address the program goals. Unless literature has historical relevance, all literature should be within fives years of date of completion.
• Formulate specific learning objectives that are measurable and reasonable for the
project selected
• Develop the Staff Education program, including the content and the delivery strategy using appropriate instructional methods and theoretical framework Currently adopted educational materials may be adapted for use in this project with the permission of the author/s.
