Educator Reflection 1
With the shift from teacher-centered instruction to a learner-centered approach there needs to be a shift in the thought process of both students and faculty. Students are to take an active part in their own learning as opposed to passively learning as in traditional teaching strategies. Faculty’s responsibility is to assess student’s needs, engage students in learning, and guide students through the learning process.
In order for faculty to do this, they must possess certain qualities. Faculty must be open-minded, passionate, caring, and engaged. In student-centered teaching, relationships are paramount. As nurses we develop caring relationships with our patients. Faculty must do the same with regards to caring relationships with students. The relationship between student and faculty must be professional, yet open. The faculty person must be readily available to students. As the courses progress, students will have questions and concerns. By displaying open-mindedness, faculty can be perceived as more approachable. There is a greater chance of students being more open to faculty and instruction when the faculty person remains open-minded. By being engaged with both the material and students, faculty can grow in their own practice as their students gain experience as well. Students respond better to faculty who are enthusiastic about the subject being explored and with faculty that are eager for their students to succeed. That same passion that drives nurses also drives nurse educators to teach new nurses the art of caring. It is the legacy that we pass along to future generations.
As a nurse educator I will passionately strive to instill in my students the art of caring. By engaging students in active learning they will learn not just technical skills, but how to develop caring relationships with patients, families, and peers. Holistic care will be centered in the nursing curriculum. I will actively engage my students in developing an attitude of devotion and caring in order to elevate the profession of nursing.
In order for faculty to do this, they must possess certain qualities. Faculty must be open-minded, passionate, caring, and engaged. In student-centered teaching, relationships are paramount. As nurses we develop caring relationships with our patients. Faculty must do the same with regards to caring relationships with students. The relationship between student and faculty must be professional, yet open. The faculty person must be readily available to students. As the courses progress, students will have questions and concerns. By displaying open-mindedness, faculty can be perceived as more approachable. There is a greater chance of students being more open to faculty and instruction when the faculty person remains open-minded. By being engaged with both the material and students, faculty can grow in their own practice as their students gain experience as well. Students respond better to faculty who are enthusiastic about the subject being explored and with faculty that are eager for their students to succeed. That same passion that drives nurses also drives nurse educators to teach new nurses the art of caring. It is the legacy that we pass along to future generations.
As a nurse educator I will passionately strive to instill in my students the art of caring. By engaging students in active learning they will learn not just technical skills, but how to develop caring relationships with patients, families, and peers. Holistic care will be centered in the nursing curriculum. I will actively engage my students in developing an attitude of devotion and caring in order to elevate the profession of nursing.