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Perspectives on Neuroscience
Published on: July 31, 2007
Faculty as Learners: Neuroscience in Action
Background:
Today's nursing education environment requires a contemporary approach to teaching and learning that consistently challenges nurse educators to develop their expertise and embrace advanced teaching techniques. The application of neuroscience principles is one such approach.
Method:
For this descriptive study, nurse faculty (N = 16) attending a 10-week faculty development course were recruited to participate in focus groups. Discussion topics included the influences of a program using neuroscience principles to enrich an educator's teaching practice.
Results:
Qualitative content analysis resulted in a model depicting a safe learning container contributing to a cognitive shift from teaching to learning in mind. Safe learning included communication of shared vulnerability, intentionality, and transparency. The shift required energy, risk taking, and time.
Conclusion:
The findings contribute to an increased understanding of how neuroscience principles are perceived through direct application by faculty using a novel approach to teaching and learning, thus advancing the science of nursing education. [.
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