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Area of Science:

  • Nursing Education
  • Clinical Practice
  • Pedagogy

Background:

  • Identifying learner needs in clinical settings is crucial for effective education.
  • Traditional approaches may not fully leverage individual learner capabilities.
  • A structured framework focusing on strengths and weaknesses can enhance learning.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the development, implementation, and evaluation of nursing practice learner contracts (NPLC's).
  • To explore how NPLC's utilize learner strengths and weaknesses to address individualized learning needs.
  • To foster a collaborative teaching-learning partnership between faculty and learners.

Main Methods:

  • Development of nursing practice learner contracts (NPLC's) within a diploma nursing program.
  • Implementation of NPLC's involving faculty and learners.
  • Evaluation of the NPLC's effectiveness in identifying and mobilizing learner needs.

Main Results:

  • NPLC's provide a framework for identifying individual learner strengths and weaknesses in clinical practice.
  • The contracts facilitate a collaborative approach between faculty and learners to meet specific learning objectives.
  • Faculty expertise is leveraged to pinpoint and address learner needs effectively.

Conclusions:

  • Nursing practice learner contracts (NPLC's) are an effective tool for individualized learning in clinical settings.
  • Focusing on learner strengths and weaknesses enhances the teaching-learning partnership.
  • NPLC's mobilize learner needs by creating a tailored educational experience.