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Author Haggerty, C. openurl 
  Title Supporting the development of critical analysis through the use of a constructivist learning strategy Type Journal Article
  Year 2004 Publication Whitireia Nursing Journal Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume (down) 11 Issue Pages 19-26  
  Keywords Nursing; Education; Teaching methods; Theory  
  Abstract This paper analyses how the programme co-ordinator for a diploma in mental health nursing used the Instructional Design process in order to identify aspects of teaching and learning that could further enhance the student development of critical thinking. Theoretical understandings of constructivist learning environments are outlined, and translated to this programme. Tools and techniques such as learning strategies, scaffolding, coaching and modelling are explained.  
  Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial 1290  
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Author Walker, J.; Bailey, S.; Brasell-Brian, R.; Gould, S. openurl 
  Title Evaluating a problem based learning course: An action research study Type Journal Article
  Year 2001 Publication Contemporary Nurse Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume (down) 10 Issue 1/2 Pages 30-38  
  Keywords Nursing; Education; Teaching methods  
  Abstract The purpose of this study was to evaluate how the New Zealand style of problem based learning was developing students' understanding and integration of knowledge. The 'pure' problem based learning process has been adapted to move students gradually from teacher direction to taking responsibility for their learning. Two cycles of an action research method were used, involving 4 lecturers and 17 students. Data was collected both quantitatively and qualitatively over a 16-week period. Findings indicated the importance of: explaining the purpose and process of problem based learning; communicating in detail the role of both students and lecturers; keeping communication lines open; addressing timetabling issues and valuing this method of learning for nursing practice. Implications for nursing education are addressed.  
  Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial 695  
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Author Milligan, K. openurl 
  Title Aesthetic knowledge and the use of arts in nursing Type Journal Article
  Year 2002 Publication Beginning Journeys: A Collection of Work Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume (down) 7 Issue Pages 9-14  
  Keywords Nursing philosophy; Nursing; Education; Teaching methods  
  Abstract The author considers aesthetic knowing and the use of the arts in nursing. She identifies concepts that pertain to the art of nursing. The interrelationship of the moral sense and the art of nursing is explored. The author concludes that the mediums of non-fiction, fiction and poetry can provide valuable contributions to the aesthetic way of knowing in nursing education, practice and research.  
  Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial 1094  
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Author McKenna, B. openurl 
  Title Bridging the theory-practice gap Type Journal Article
  Year 1999 Publication Kai Tiaki: Nursing New Zealand Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume (down) 5 Issue 2 Pages 14-16  
  Keywords Psychiatric nursing; Nursing; Education; Teaching methods  
  Abstract The author presents a case study of a joint appointment between a nurse lecturer and a staff nurse in an acute forensic psychiatry unit. He explores the advantages, disadvantages and reasons for success in relation to the findings of a survey of the literature on joint appointments. This technique is seen as a means of narrowing the gap between theory and practice which resulted when nurse training was transferred from hospitals to polytechnics. He highlights the need to develop research methodology to clarify potential benefits of this approach.  
  Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial 1024  
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Author Friedel, J.; Treagust, D.F. openurl 
  Title Learning bioscience in nursing education: Perceptions of the intended and the prescribed curriculum Type Journal Article
  Year 2005 Publication Learning in Health & Social Care Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume (down) 4 Issue 4 Pages 203-216  
  Keywords Nursing; Education; Teaching methods  
  Abstract This study used a curriculum inquiry framework to investigate the perceptions of 184 nursing students and nurse educators in relation to bioscience in the nursing curriculum. Nursing students were found to have significantly more positive attitudes to bioscience in nursing education than nurse educators, and nurse educators were not found to have significantly better self-efficacy in bioscience than the students, although this might have been expected. The results of focus group discussions, used to investigate this in more depth, suggested that some nurse educators and clinical preceptors may not have sufficient science background or bioscience knowledge, to help nursing students apply bioscience knowledge to practice. As a result of this, it is suggested that the aims of the intended and prescribed nursing curricula are not being fulfilled in the implemented curriculum.  
  Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial 713  
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Author Kent, B.; Fineout-Overholt, E.; Wimpenny, P. openurl 
  Title Teaching EBP: Part 2 – making sense of clinical practice guidelines Type Journal Article
  Year 2007 Publication Worldviews on Evidence-Based Nursing Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume (down) 4 Issue 3 Pages 164-169  
  Keywords Evidence-based medicine; Teaching methods; Guidelines  
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  Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial 845  
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Author McDonald, S.; Willis, G.; Fourie, W.; Hedgecock, B. openurl 
  Title Graduate nurses and their experience of postgraduate education within a Graduate Nurse programme Type Report
  Year 2007 Publication Abbreviated Journal Copies can be obtained from The Department of Nursing and Health Studies, Manukau Institute of Techn  
  Volume (down) (Monograph Series 2/2007) Issue Pages  
  Keywords Nursing; Education; New graduate nurses; Teaching methods; Students  
  Abstract The authors note that the literature identifies that the transition from tertiary based training to the realities of industry expectations can be a stressful period for graduates. Various District Health Boards offer postgraduate papers within their graduate nursing programmes, resulting in graduates being expected to perform the role of a beginning practitioner as well as embark on postgraduate education during this first year. As yet, the authors note, there is little evidence available to substantiate the efficacy and impact of such papers. The purpose of this study was to explore graduate nurse's experience of postgraduate education within the Graduate Nurse Programme. The report contains the results of a survey of nurses within the Programme. This report details the results of that survey and make recommendations for consideration.  
  Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial 911  
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Author Crawley, J. url  openurl
  Title Tales full of treasure: Children's picture books as flexible learning tools for tertiary students Type Journal Article
  Year 2007 Publication Scope: Contemporary Research Topics (Flexible Learning) Abbreviated Journal Free to download, registration required  
  Volume (down) 1 Issue Pages 16-23  
  Keywords Teaching methods; Students; Nursing  
  Abstract The author describes the use of children's picture books as a flexible learning resource within the undergraduate nursing programme at Otago Polytechnic. This technique is demonstrated by the use of the book 'Mummy Laid An Egg', by Babette Cole, to explore the concept of sexuality with first year nursing students.  
  Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial 517  
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Author Honey, M. url  openurl
  Title Teaching and learning with technology as enabler: A case study on flexible learning for postgraduate nurses Type
  Year 2007 Publication Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume (down) Issue Pages  
  Keywords Education; Technology; Nursing; Professional development; Teaching methods  
  Abstract The aim of this study was to explore the practice of flexible learning for postgraduate nurses. Flexible learning is a contemporary approach to learning that utilises the benefits of technology. Flexible learning can be understood as a continuum, from fully on-line or web-based courses, to those that are on-campus and supported by technology. Internationally, the rise of flexible learning has been influenced by increased demand for higher education and competition among providers within the context of reduced education funding. The study population, New Zealand postgraduate nurses, are accessing higher education in increasing numbers to advance their practice and to position themselves for new roles and opportunities. These are often experienced nurses yet inexperienced in higher university education, who combine study, work and other commitments. The study employed a qualitative case study design because it enabled multiple perspectives to be gained. Data included documentation, participant observation, survey, students' assessed work and interviews with key stakeholders: student, teacher and the organisation. Thematic analysis was conducted on reviewed documentation, participant observation and interviews. The study identifies the elements that contribute to flexible learning and the interconnectedness between the elements within the dynamic context of a university to illustrate that effective flexible learning can be provided by using a student centred approach to ensure the learning needs of postgraduate nurses are met. The author concludes that flexible learning improved access, choice, and provided an emphasis on the student as central to learning. In response to these findings the weighting of recommendations are toward the organisation as, the author suggests, it is at this level where greater change can be made to improve support for flexible learning provision.  
  Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial 473  
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Author Hickson, E.K. openurl 
  Title Developing clinical learning environment evaluation tools using an action research methodology Type
  Year 2006 Publication Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume (down) Issue Pages  
  Keywords Education; Nursing; Teaching methods; Evaluation  
  Abstract The author notes that learning nurses require real clinical experiences in order to apply learnt theory to actual practice. Clinical learning environments have consistently been found to function variably and sub-optimally for both learners and teachers. In order to improve the quality of the clinical learning environment it is necessary to first evaluate how effectively a clinical learning environment is functioning. A number of different methodologies have been used to evaluate clinical learning environments, a recent and successful method being the use of questionnaires or clinical learning environment evaluation tools. The objective of the present study was to develop clinical learning environment evaluation tools for use in a New Zealand hospital health service. Four tools appropriate to evaluate the clinical learning environment from the different perspectives of any type of clinical learner, clinical teacher, clinical manager and programme co-ordinator or nurse lecturer were developed. Six newly graduated nurses, three senior nurses, and the researcher were involved in the development of the evaluation tools over a five month period. A participatory action research methodology was employed. The resultant tools had a unique local focus and were suitably similar to other internationally developed tools. After testing the clinical learning environment evaluation tools, it is hoped that the implementation of the tools will support all stakeholders to understand and consequently optimise the functionality of their clinical learning environment.  
  Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial 504  
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Author Kinniburgh, L. openurl 
  Title Treaty of Waitangi education: A pakeha woman's reflections on her journey Type
  Year 2007 Publication Abbreviated Journal Otago Polytechnic library. A copy can be obtained by contacting pgnursadmin@tekotago.ac.nz  
  Volume (down) Issue Pages  
  Keywords Treaty of Waitangi; Teaching methods; Education; Nursing  
  Abstract This thesis uses an autoethnographic method to describe the author's personal journey and the influences on teaching the Treaty of Waitangi in the School of Nursing at Otago Polytechnic, from 1985 to 2005. The author starts this exploration as a beginning teaching practitioner in 1985, and continues on with her attendance at the original workshop for trainers by Project Waitangi in 1990. She discusses the influences of her studies towards a Bachelor of Arts at Otago University, through the development of School Charters which influenced her children's schooling and through the process of teaching and facilitating the workshops for Treaty education, until her position in the School of Nursing changed in 2005. She discusses through reflection, the personal influences, the socialisation process of teaching the history of Aotearoa New Zealand to students, the influences of nursing education on Treaty education, the influences of Irihapeti Ramsden's relationship to her journey and also her lecturers at university. She also traces her journey of beginning teaching practice. The author identifies this work as providing a starting place for potential research into the experiences and reflections of nurse educators over this period of time, and across other educational institutes and disciplines. The experiences of students from this teaching would also add to the profession's and the country's knowledge about the relationship of the Treaty of Waitangi to both education and health.  
  Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial 568  
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Author Manning, E. openurl 
  Title Work-role transition: From staff nurse to clinical nurse educator Type
  Year 2006 Publication Abbreviated Journal Massey University Library  
  Volume (down) Issue Pages  
  Keywords Nursing; Education; Teaching methods  
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  Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial 732  
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Author Manning, J. openurl 
  Title Formative assessment: Using feedback to enhance learning Type Book Chapter
  Year 2005 Publication J. McDrury (Ed.), Nursing matters: A reader for teaching and learning in the clinical setting (pp. 47-65) Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume (down) Issue Pages  
  Keywords Evaluation; Teaching methods; Nursing; Education  
  Abstract This paper explores the literature surrounding the development, definition, process and value of formative feedback. In particular, this review considers how formative assessment can be used by a clinical educator in the practice setting. At the end of the chapter, discussion questions are provided by Rebecca Hennephof.  
  Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial 766  
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Author Latta, L. openurl 
  Title Reflective storytelling to enhance learning from practice experience Type Book Chapter
  Year 2005 Publication J. McDrury (Ed.), Nursing matters: A reader for teaching and learning in the clinical setting (pp.67-82). Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume (down) Issue Pages  
  Keywords Terminal care; Palliative care; Teaching methods; Nursing  
  Abstract The author looks at the value of using reflective storytelling as a teaching/learning tool in the hospice setting and examines constructs that provide a theoretical underpinning. She also outlines processes that support the implementation of storytelling practice and the creation of a safe space for storytelling. At the end of the chapter, discussion questions are provided by Janice McDrury.  
  Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial 767  
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Author Clayton, J.R. openurl 
  Title The recovery of hope: A personal journey through paradigms toward emancipatory practice Type
  Year 2004 Publication Abbreviated Journal Victoria University of Wellington Library  
  Volume (down) Issue Pages  
  Keywords Psychiatric Nursing; Mental health; Teaching methods; Nursing philosophy  
  Abstract This study traces the author's transition from being a mental health nurse to becoming a facilitator of an education programme, the Health and Wellbeing course, for those in recovery from mental illnesses. Within this transition, she describes a journey from disease-focused paradigms toward emancipatory paradigms, evidenced by her application of the recovery approach to her teaching. The 'recovery approach' proposed by the Mental Health Commission in November 1998, and other models of health, are explored using the methodology of descriptive/interpretive philosophical inquiry, autobiographical narrative and a dialectical research design. The author draws from the philosophies of phenomenology and existentialism to present excerpts from her journals, exemplars, poetry and artwork which illuminate epiphanies occurring as she integrates health paradigms in the design of the Health and Wellbeing course. Within this process the recovery approach is revealed as being consistent with the teaching principles of the Health and Wellbeing course. The author goes on to say that the dialectical research design reveals paradoxes and transformations in nursing, medical, psychological, and humanistic paradigms within the New Zealand socio-political context from the 1970s to 2003. The way these are integrated into her practice as an educator, becomes evident in the dialectical research cycles of being, thinking, developing a project, the encounter of teaching, making sense and communication. These cycles reveal her being in the roles of nurse and educator and the thinking through of paradigms that lead to the design and philosophy of a Health and Wellbeing course, the encounter of teaching, and the communication of insights gained. The author's main objective is to show the importance of nurses and educators developing a reflective consciousness when working with sufferers of mental illness. This reflective consciousness involves three levels: The primary level, or raw experience; the social level, or our socio-political contexts and social values, and, the realised level, insights gained about knowledge and experience.  
  Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial 854  
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