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Views on teaching-learning: lessons learned from nursing education in Sweden
Karen H Martens1, Lena Stangvik-Urban
1Capital University, Columbus, Ohio 43209-2394, USA. kmartens@capital.edu
Nurse Educator
|May 23, 2002
Summary
Nurse educators explored innovative teaching methods in Sweden. Findings offer insights for adapting effective educational approaches in the United States, promoting enhanced nursing education.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Pedagogy
Background:
- Nurse educators constantly seek improved teaching strategies.
- Educational approaches can be influenced by international experiences.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore and understand innovative teaching-learning methods used at a Swedish university.
- To identify adaptable strategies for nursing education in the United States.
Main Methods:
- Employed ethnographic methods, including participant observation.
- Conducted interviews with faculty and students to understand educational philosophy and practices.
Main Results:
- Gained insights into diverse teaching-learning philosophies and methods.
- Identified specific pedagogical approaches with potential for cross-cultural adaptation.
Conclusions:
- International experiences can inform and enhance nursing education.
- Reflection and adaptation of foreign educational models can benefit US nursing programs.