Abstract

The presentation addresses postgraduate student support in an open distance learning context. Nodding"s four features of a caring curriculum was used as theoretical underpinning: modeling, practice, authentic dialogue and confirmation/affirmation. Integrating these four features into learning strengthens student interaction and engagement beyond levels that are normally experienced in this context.

Author Details

Gisela H. Van Rensburg, DLittetPhil, MACur, BACur (Hons), BACur, Department of Health Studies, University of South Africa, Pretoria, South Africa

Sigma Membership

Tau Lambda at-Large

Lead Author Affiliation

University of South Africa, Pretoria, South Africa

Type

Poster

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

Caring Curriculum, Open Distance Learning, Student Support

Conference Name

28th International Nursing Research Congress

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Dublin, Ireland

Conference Year

2017

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Postgraduate student support in open distance learning: Using a caring curriculum approach

Dublin, Ireland

The presentation addresses postgraduate student support in an open distance learning context. Nodding"s four features of a caring curriculum was used as theoretical underpinning: modeling, practice, authentic dialogue and confirmation/affirmation. Integrating these four features into learning strengthens student interaction and engagement beyond levels that are normally experienced in this context.