Cynthia M A Baluyot
Met- Oslo Metropolitan University
Title: Challenges in assessment situations of nursing students in clinical studies
Biography
Biography: Cynthia M A Baluyot
Abstract
Problem statement: How mentors in the community home-based care services experience the use of Learning Outcome Assessment tool (Norwegian National Framework for Higher Education Qualifications) and its relationship to learning situations in bachelor nursing clinical studies?
Background for research: The Norwegian National framework for Higher Education Qualifications (2005), which is based on the European Credit Transfer & Accumulation System (ECTS, 2003-2008) has been used for 3-4 years now of the Oslo Met- Oslo Metropolitan University, Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Nursing & Health Promotion. However, the framework needs evaluation on how mentors in clinical areas experience the Learning Outcome Assessment Tool and its relationships to learning situations in clinical studies in nursing.
Purpose of the study: To describe mentors` experiences in using the Learning Outcome Assessment Tool and to develop appropriate criteria and common understanding of the framework in relation to learning situations and assessment of nursing students` learning outcome in clinical studies in the community home-based care services
Methodology: Explorative qualitative study through focus group interview is used. Data analysis is done through Kvale`s level of interpretation.
Theoretical Orientation: Knowledge Based Practice within a Sociocultural Learning Approach.
Findings: Mentors in the community home based care services encounter some challenges in understanding and using the framework. The research recommends concrete translations of the Learning Outcome Assessment Tool to fit into learning situations in clinical studies and increase knowledge and understanding of the framework by mentors in the community home-based care services.