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    Overview

    Addresses the principles of education theory and practice related to clinical and nursing education settings. Pedagogical approaches are introduced and the socio-political foundations for nursing education are evaluated.

    Foundational knowledge of educational theory and principles of assessment and evaluation are presented in relation to specific teaching and learning environments, including clinical. Interest could be expected from registered nurses whose roles involve patient and staff education at various levels: for example, clinical nurses, preceptors, workplace in-service educators and nurses working in tertiary education.

    About this paper

    Paper title Nursing Education - Principles and Practice
    Subject Nursing
    EFTS 0.25
    Points 30 points
    Teaching period Semester 2 (Distance learning)
    Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) $2,984.25
    International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.
    Restriction
    NURX 418
    Limited to
    MHealSc, PGDipHealSc
    Eligibility

    The applicant will:

    • Have registration as a nurse from a three-year programme or course, congruent with the Health Practitioners Competence Assurance (HPCA) Act 2003.
    • Hold a current Practising Certificate.
    Contact
    nursingstudies.uoc@otago.ac.nz
    Teaching staff

    Dr Raewyn Lesa

    Paper Structure

    The first part of the paper addresses key principles of teaching and learning, incorporating appropriate theory.

    In the second part of the paper, students have an opportunity to demonstrate their teaching expertise and reflect on appropriate models of teaching for their practice.

    In the third and final part of the paper, students are introduced to developments in teaching and learning, including how these address the changing socio-political environment.

    Teaching Arrangements

    This Distance Learning paper is a combination of remote and in-person teaching.

    One 3-day study block and one 2-day study block (two study blocks in total).

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    Textbooks

    There is no compulsory textbook for this paper.

    A range of general readings and references will be provided. However, it is expected, due to different directions a student can take in this paper, that they will be primarily responsible for researching their chosen topic. The student is expected to access additional literature in order to complete assigned tasks.

    Access to several educational periodicals and a range of other resources is available via the library database system and/or remote library services based at the Dunedin campus.

    Graduate Attributes Emphasised
    Global perspective, Interdisciplinary perspective, Lifelong learning, Scholarship, Communication, Critical thinking, Cultural understanding, Ethics, Information literacy, Research, Self-motivation, Teamwork.
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    Learning Outcomes

    Students who successfully complete the paper will:

    1. As a result of their own advancement in educational knowledge and approaches to learning, understand the relationship between empowerment and education.
    2. Critically analyse a range of educational methods and relate them to identified theories of learning.
    3. Use selected teaching and learning activities to critically evaluate the bridging of the theory-practice gap within their own educational practice.
    4. As a result of this knowledge, directly or indirectly improve patient outcomes.
    5. Conduct and critically analyse a teaching experience.
    6. Identify their own learning and development needs as an educator/teacher within the current health climate.

    Timetable

    Semester 2

    Location
    Christchurch
    Teaching method
    This paper is taught through Distance Learning
    Learning management system
    Moodle
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