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Generating alternatives in nursing: turning curriculum into a living process
Summary
Nursing education is shifting to higher education, prompting a re-evaluation of traditional curriculum models. This study explores alternative approaches to nursing curriculum design and practice at Deakin University.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Higher Education Pedagogy
Background:
- Traditional nursing curricula often prioritize bureaucratic values over professional ones.
- Existing models may fail to integrate social, political, and cultural contexts, leading to theory-practice gaps.
Purpose of the Study:
- To address challenges in transferring nursing education to higher education.
- To propose alternative curriculum design and practice models for nursing education.
Main Methods:
- Exploration of Deakin University's School of Nursing's curriculum development intentions.
- Analysis of critiques regarding traditional objective curriculum models.
Main Results:
- Identification of limitations in objective curriculum models for nursing.
- Conceptualization of alternative approaches to nursing education.
Conclusions:
- Rethinking educational structures is crucial for nursing in higher education.
- Alternative models are needed to bridge theory and practice in nursing education.