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) |
| Delivery mode | The Distance Learning offering of this paper is a combination of remote and in-person teaching, and involves in-person assessment |
| Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) | $3,353.00 |
| 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
- Teaching staff
Convenor: Philippa Seaton
- 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).
Enrolment information and course documentation will be sent to students two weeks prior to the start date of the first study block.
- Textbooks
Recommended text - Bradshaw, M., & Hultquist, B. L. (2016). Innovative teaching strategies in nursing and related health professions. Jones & Bartlett Learning.
- 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.
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 is 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) |
| Delivery mode | The Distance Learning offering of this paper is a combination of remote and in-person teaching |
| Domestic Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for 2027 have not yet been set |
| 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
- Teaching staff
Convener: Professor Philippa Seaton
- 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
Two 3-day study blocks.
Students are expected to attend all teaching sessions unless prevented by exceptional circumstances. If you are unable to attend, please contact the paper convenor prior to the commencement of the study block.
Enrolment information and course documentation will be sent to students two weeks prior to the start date of the first study block.
- Textbooks
Recommended text - Bradshaw, M., & Hultquist, B. L. (2016). Innovative teaching strategies in nursing and related health professions. Jones & Bartlett Learning.
- 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, they 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, it directly or indirectly improves 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.