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Teaching excellence: what great teachers teach us
Barbara Johnson-Farmer1, Marilyn Frenn
1Marquette University College of Nursing, Milwaukee, WI 53201-1881, USA.
Summary
Excellent nurse educators engage students by making content relevant and fostering active learning. This study highlights key themes in teaching excellence to develop the next generation of nurses.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Pedagogy
- Qualitative Research
Background:
- A critical shortage of nurse educators necessitates understanding teaching excellence.
- Developing proficient nurses relies on effective teaching strategies.
- Identifying core components of excellent nursing education is vital for curriculum development.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore and define the characteristics of teaching excellence in nursing education.
- To identify key themes and strategies employed by exemplary nurse educators.
- To provide insights for improving nursing faculty development and student learning outcomes.
Main Methods:
- Grounded theory approach utilized for in-depth exploration.
- Data collected from 17 exemplary nursing faculty across U.S. universities.
- Semi-structured interviews using the question: "What do you do to bring nursing to life with your students?"
Main Results:
- Five major themes emerged: engagement, relevance, student-centeredness, facilitation of learning, and the dynamic process of becoming an excellent educator.
- Engagement was identified as the core category, encompassing faculty being current, clear communicators, student-centered, and utilizing diverse teaching strategies.
- The transition from 'instiller' to 'facilitator' marked a significant aspect of educator development.
Conclusions:
- Teaching excellence in nursing is characterized by active student engagement and a facilitative approach.
- The findings offer valuable guidance for novice and experienced nursing educators seeking to enhance their teaching practice.
- Focusing on engagement, relevance, and student-centeredness can foster a more dynamic and effective learning environment.
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