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Field-dependence/independence: considerations in staff development.

J Ismeurt, R Ismeurt, B K Miller

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    Understanding field-dependence/independence learning styles is crucial for effective clinical nurse orientation. Tailoring teaching strategies to these learning styles enhances the clinical learning experiences of new graduates and experienced nurses.

    Area of Science:

    • Nursing Education
    • Educational Psychology

    Background:

    • Clinical nurse preceptors, staff development specialists, and nurses are increasingly involved in orienting new graduates, nursing students, and experienced nurses.
    • Successful orientation programs require assessing learning styles and cognitive processes.
    • The field-dependence/independence bipolar learning style offers a useful framework for clinical teaching.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To review the development of the field-dependence/independence concept.
    • To identify characteristics associated with field-dependent and field-independent learners.
    • To discuss methods for assessing learning styles and present tailored teaching strategies.

    Main Methods:

    • Literature review on the concept of field-dependence/independence.

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  • Identification of learner characteristics.
  • Discussion of assessment techniques and teaching strategies.

    • Main Results:

    • Field-dependence/independence is a significant learning style dimension.
    • Distinct characteristics are associated with each pole of the learning style.
    • Effective teaching strategies can be developed for both field-dependent and field-independent learners.

    Conclusions:

    • Assessing and considering field-dependence/independence learning styles can improve clinical orientation.
    • Preceptors can utilize this understanding to implement more successful teaching strategies.
    • This approach supports the clinical learning experiences of diverse nursing populations.