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.
| Paper title | Nursing Education - Principles and Practice |
|---|---|
| Paper code | NURS418 |
| Subject | Nursing |
| EFTS | 0.25 |
| Points | 30 points |
| Teaching period | Semester 2 (Distance learning) |
| Domestic Tuition Fees (NZD) | $2,903.00 |
| 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
- More information link
- View more information on the Centre for Postgraduate Nursing Studies' website
- Teaching staff
- 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).
- 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.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes. - Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete the paper will:
- As a result of their own advancement in educational knowledge and approaches to learning, understand the relationship between empowerment and education.
- Critically analyse a range of educational methods and relate them to identified theories of learning.
- Use selected teaching and learning activities to critically evaluate the bridging of the theory-practice gap within their own educational practice.
- As a result of this knowledge, directly or indirectly improve patient outcomes.
- Conduct and critically analyse a teaching experience.
- Identify their own learning and development needs as an educator/teacher within the current health climate.
This paper will be offered subject to numbers, so early enrolment is recommended
Assessment
| Presentation | 15% |
| Essay | 30% |
| Assignment with practicum | 40% |
| Quiz | 10% |
| Online participation | 5% |
Further information
Administrator Client Services
Centre for Postgraduate Nursing Studies
University of Otago, Christchurch
PO Box 4345, Christchurch, New Zealand
Tel +64 3 364 3852
Email nursingstudies.uoc@otago.ac.nz
