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Academic reflective writing: a study to examine its usefulness.
Marion Bowman1, Berni Addyman2
1Dental Education Adviser, University of Leeds.
British Journal of Nursing (Mark Allen Publishing)
|April 3, 2014
Summary
Academic reflective writing (ARW) is a complex nursing assessment tool. Students find ARW challenging, indicating a need for further investigation into their experiences and potential support strategies.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Reflective Practice
Background:
- Reflection is crucial for nursing practice learning.
- Academic reflective writing (ARW) is a common assessment method.
- Limited research exists on ARW, and its validity as an assessment is questioned.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the student experience of Academic Reflective Writing (ARW).
- To identify challenges faced by nursing students undertaking ARW.
Main Methods:
- Exploratory discussion based on the views of 8 self-selected post-registered nursing students.
- Qualitative data collection on student perceptions of ARW.
Main Results:
- Students found ARW to be extremely challenging.
- A range of difficulties associated with ARW were highlighted by students.
Conclusions:
- The student experience of ARW requires further in-depth investigation.
- Scaffolding or alternative assessment methods should be considered to support ARW production.
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