Presence in Teaching-Learning: Witnessing Unfolding

Area of Science:

• Nursing Education
• Pedagogy
• Knowledge Development

Background:

• The human-becoming teaching-learning model provides a framework for understanding educational processes.
• Nurse education benefits from theoretical models that explain knowledge acquisition.
• Academic service learning offers unique opportunities for student learning and development.

Purpose of the Study:

• To explain the application of the human-becoming teaching-learning model in nursing education.
• To illustrate the role of the 'witnessing unfolding' process in nurse learner knowledge development.
• To examine the integration of academic service learning within this educational model.

Main Methods:

• This column utilizes a theoretical explanation of a specific nursing education model.
• The sixth process of the human-becoming model, 'witnessing unfolding,' is the primary focus.
• The context is an academic service learning journey for nurse learners.

Main Results:

• The 'witnessing unfolding' process facilitates the development of new knowledge for nurse learners.
• The human-becoming model provides a valuable lens for understanding educational experiences in nursing.
• Academic service learning environments are conducive to applying and testing educational theories.

Conclusions:

• The human-becoming teaching-learning model, particularly the 'witnessing unfolding' process, enhances nurse education.
• Nurse educators can leverage this model to support knowledge development in students undertaking service learning.
• Further exploration of this model in diverse nursing education settings is warranted.