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An evaluation of a standards based portfolio.
1Faculty of Nursing and Health, UCOL (Universal College of Learning), Private Bag 11022, Palmertson North, New Zealand. peterg@ucol.ac.nz
Nurse Education Today
|June 14, 2001
Summary
Nursing students found standards-based portfolios effective for learning. This assessment method linked theory to practice and supported the nursing education process.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Assessment in Higher Education
Context:
- Traditional essay assignments are common in nursing studies.
- Portfolios offer an alternative assessment method for student learning.
Purpose:
- To evaluate undergraduate nursing students' perceptions of a standards-based portfolio (SBP).
- To explore the relationship between theory and practice within the SBP.
- To assess resource availability and the portfolio's contribution to the learning process.
Summary:
- Second-year Bachelor of Nursing students completed an SBP for the 'Nursing Business' unit.
- The SBP required students to meet criteria aligned with learning outcomes.
- Student perceptions regarding theory-practice integration and learning impact were investigated.
Impact:
- Findings provide insights into the effectiveness of SBPs in nursing education.
- Highlights the potential of portfolios to bridge the theory-practice gap in nursing.
- Informs the development of innovative assessment strategies in healthcare programs.