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Constructivism theory analysis and application to curricula.

Amy F Brandon1, Anita C All

  • 1East Alabama Medical Center, Opelika, Alabama, USA. amyford@charter.net

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|May 12, 2010
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Summary

Nursing education needs reform to meet healthcare demands. Applying constructivism theory and active learning principles can shift nursing curricula toward a concept-based model for improved student learning.

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Area of Science:

  • Nursing Education
  • Educational Psychology

Background:

  • Current nursing programs face challenges adapting to evolving healthcare environments.
  • Traditional teaching methods may not adequately prepare nursing students for modern healthcare demands.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze constructivism theory in the context of nursing education.
  • To propose an innovative application of constructivism's active-learning principles for nursing curriculum development.

Main Methods:

  • Review and analysis of constructivism theory.
  • Application of constructivism principles to curriculum design for nursing students.

Main Results:

  • Constructivism offers a framework for active learning, enabling students to build knowledge upon prior experiences.
  • Concept-based curricula, informed by constructivism, can enhance nursing education.

Conclusions:

  • A paradigm shift towards concept-based curricula is recommended for nursing education.
  • Implementing constructivism's active-learning principles can foster more effective nursing student development.