We support the GCC Principles of Education in that we value the process of learning as much as the knowledge gained. Nursing education is a life-long learning process which continually provides for the acquisition and application of knowledge, skills, and attitudes. The faculty affirms the individuality of each student, the complexity of their life experiences, and their ability to actively participate in the learning process. We believe that each encounter with students in the learning environment should engage compassion and concern.

Rationale of the Teaching/Learning Process

The following learning principles are primarily utilized by the faculty:

• Content is presented from the simple to the complex
• Learning occurs best when frequent and appropriate feedback is provided
• Learning from reading, lectures, and clinical conferences is best retained when clinical application occurs while theory is presented
• Skills are best developed through repetitive practice
• Individual learner’s needs must be taken into consideration
• Critical reasoning skills are essential

The faculty is responsible for providing a learning environment in which there is a free exchange of ideas within a framework of clearly defined learning objectives and a specific body of knowledge essential to nursing practice. Students have frequent opportunities to evaluate course management, teaching strategies, and clinical resources. Students are expected to participate actively in the learning process. The college provides support services and referrals so that students may adapt to changes at school or at home to reach their objectives, whether professional, educational, personal, social, or economic.