Student learning through video assessment
Julie Thorburn
Associate Dean, Department of Clinical Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, University of Sydney, Sydney NSW
Maureen Dean
Lecturer, Department of Clinical Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, University of Sydney, NSW
Therese Finn
Nursing, University of Sydney, NSW
Jennifer King
Research Officer, Department of Clinical Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, University of Sydney, NSW
May Wilkinson
Associate Lecturer, Department of Clinical Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, University of Sydney, NSW
PP: 039 - 045
Abstract
This paper reports on the use of video and self-assessment as a tool to guide and support undergraduate students in the practice of nursing. This method of learning and assessment promoted self- and peer evaluation as well as critical thinking. It encouraged students to take more responsibility for their learning and assisted academic staff and students to identify learning issues associated with clinical practices.
Evaluative comments by teachers, students and educational experts have established the credibility and continued use of this approach within the Bachelor of Nursing program at a major university in Sydney, Australia.
Keywords
learning; video recording; clinical competence; self-assessment; critical thinking
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