A model for clinical teaching as a scholarly endeavor

Area of Science:

• Nursing Education
• Scholarly Practice Models

Background:

• Traditional academic scholarship documentation primarily values research and writing.
• This narrow focus inadequately represents scholarly activities in professional practice disciplines like nursing.
• Faculty in practice fields engage in diverse scholarly endeavors beyond traditional research and writing.

Purpose of the Study:

• To introduce a broader conceptualization of scholarship applicable to professional practice disciplines.
• To highlight the academic legitimacy of clinical teaching within a comprehensive scholarship model.
• To advocate for a more inclusive approach to recognizing faculty scholarly contributions.

Main Methods:

• Review and synthesis of existing scholarship models.
• Incorporation of frameworks from the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching.
• Development of a multidimensional model of scholarship.

Main Results:

• Identified four key components of scholarship: discovery, practice, integration, and teaching.
• Proposed a model that expands the definition of scholarly work.
• Demonstrated the academic value of clinical teaching.

Conclusions:

• The proposed model offers a more inclusive and accurate representation of scholarship in professional practice.
• Recognizing diverse scholarly activities, including clinical teaching, is crucial for faculty development and academic recognition.
• Adoption of this broader model can enhance the scholarly profile of disciplines like nursing.