Basic strategies and principles will be taught to enable those having little or no experience in formal teaching to develop a level of confidence and competence in teaching others. It will likewise be of value to experienced teachers as the course incorporates the art of teaching like Jesus and integrating the Christian values affirmed by NCFI.
Learning Objectives
- Develop Christian Values in the teaching and practice of NCFI-IICN courses and programs.
- Enable learning through values-led processes so that nurses and midwives are renewed and transformed.
- Role model styles of teaching that provide a moral and spiritual compass for participants taking the course.
- Use evidence-based approach to teaching and learning strategies.
Learning Strategies
The course is designed to be interactive, using strategies such as role modeling, role play, and small and large group discussions.
Hours
10 hours
Lead Faculty #1
Dr. M. Kamalini Kumar BSN, MA, PhD.
Former Board Member and President of NCFI
Current Member of IICN
Lead Faculty #2
Phyllis J Ferrier, RN, BScN, MDiv, RP, RMFT.
Co-author & Course instructor.
Next Course
The next Values Based Teacher course will be an online course for the CANA Region (North America, Canada and the Caribean).
Instructors:
Dr M Kamalini Kumar RN, PhD
Phyllis Ferrier RN, MDiv, RP, RMFT
Dr Yui Matsuda RN, PhD
Course Venue: This full VBT Course will be offered virtually through ZOOM Technology
Format: Six (6) 2-hour weekly sessions
Dates: Thursday Oct 9, Oct 16, Oct 23, Oct 30, Nov 6 & Nov 13, 2025
Time: 3:30-5:30 pm Pacific Time
4:30-6:30 pm Mountain Time
5:30-7:30 pm Central Time
6:30-8:30 pm EST
Registration is free.
We are requesting that you reply by Thursday Oct 2nd to the following email address: Headwaters_Phyllis@rogers.com
You will receive an email to confirm your registration
We will send the ZOOM link and session notes pdf 1 week before the course begins
For further information on the VBT Courses you can contact Phyllis at vbt@ncfi.org.