Academic caring pedagogy, presence, and Communitas in nursing education during the COVID-19 pandemic
Roberta Christopher1, Lila de Tantillo2, Jean Watson3
1Keigwin School of Nursing, Jacksonville University; Watson Caring Science Institute.
Background:
Strong faculty academic human caring presence is paramount during the exponential use of asynchronous, remote learning during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Purpose:
The purpose of this article is to provide a holistic, theoretical foundation for evidence informed-caring pedagogical practices.
Methods:
Watson's (2008; 2018) Unitary Caring Science theoretical approach offers one pedagogical caring framework for advancing teaching-learning in the digital age.
Discussion:
Examples to humanize the virtual classroom and remote or online teaching include narrative, theory-guided pedagogical approaches, such as creation of caring spaces and other modalities to transcend physical distancing and nurture Communitas (caring community) among of faculty and students.
Conclusion:
A theory-guided, holistic caring pedagogical approach supports the needs of both faculty and nursing students.
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