<p>Learn how to develop and implement a successful concept-based curriculum and competency assessment! Written specifically for nursing faculty by thought-leader Jean Giddens, <b>Mastering Concept-Based Teaching and Competency Assessment, 3rd Edition</b> 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 <i>Concepts for Nursing Practice</i>, 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.</p><ul><b><li>Framework for a concept-based curriculum (CBC) </b>begins with an overview of the conceptual approach and then<b></b>discusses the steps use