In educating nurses, it is
important that the educator understand the foundational precepts in learning
theory. The students are practicing nurses who have developed a base of
knowledge, with the facilitator building on that base. I like to think of a
knowledge base as a puzzle that is partially completed. Truly, the puzzle will
never be completed because no one can know everything
about a particular subject. The student is continuing to fill in the puzzle, as
learning takes place.
Google images, 2014
The
trend in education continues to lean more and more towards student centered
learning as opposed to teacher centered learning. The educator is no longer the
source of knowledge, but a facilitator in learning (McGrath, 2009; RichEducators, 2008). The student
gathers the information and applies the knowledge to a particular practice or
situation with the help of the instructor to guide and direct.
(RichEducators, 2008)
“the teacher must recognize a new role
as guide, rather than gatekeeper,
as guide, rather than gatekeeper,
when
it comes to information”
(Shovein,
Huston, Fox & Damazo, 2005, p. 343)
Google Images, 2014
References
RichEducators. (2008, September 8). How to create a superior learning
experience [Video file]. Retrieved from
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X-KQyVf9A0I
McGrath, V. (2009). Reviewing the
evidence on how students learn: An examination of Knowles’ model of andragogy.The Irish Journal of Adult and
Community Education, 99-110. Retrieved
from http://files
.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/EJ860562.pdf
Shovein, J., Huston, C., Fox, S.
& Damazo, B. (2005). Challenging traditional teaching and learning
paradigms: Online learning and emancipatory teaching. Retrieved from http://0web.a.ebscohost.com.oak .indwes.edu/ehost/pdfviewer/pdfviewer?sid=d22d1d94-cfe4-4f50-8e5f-6ace28c3bf13%40sessionmgr4002 &vid=6&hid=4112
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