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1University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Nursing, Madison (Dr Pridham); and Gundersen Medical Foundation, Inc, La Crosse, Wisconsin (Dr Limbo).
Guided participation theory frames clinical teaching as a dynamic teacher-learner relationship. This process develops health competencies by understanding the learner's internal working model and personal context.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Clinical Pedagogy
- Healthcare Professional Development
Background:
- Clinical education requires effective teaching and learning strategies.
- The teacher-learner dynamic is central to skill acquisition in healthcare.
- Understanding the learner's perspective is crucial for effective guidance.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present the theory of guided participation for clinical practice.
- To elucidate the reciprocal, dynamic process between teacher and learner.
- To outline how this process fosters competency development.
Main Methods:
- Conceptual analysis of guided participation theory.
- Focus on the teacher's role as a guide.
- Emphasis on the learner's internal working model (IWM).
Main Results:
- Guided participation facilitates the development of health-related competencies.
- The process acknowledges and directs learning toward personal and clinical goals.
- Understanding the learner's IWM shapes the participation process.
Conclusions:
- Guided participation is an effective model for clinical teaching.
- Competency development is tailored to the learner's cultural and personal context.
- The learner's IWM is foundational for successful guided participation.
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