CURRICULUM RESEARCH IN NURSING

CURRICULUM RESEARCH IN NURSING
INTRODUCTION
Research is the application of scientific method in the study of problem. Research is a systematic attempt to
obtain answers to meaningful questions about phenomena or events through the application of scientific
procedures. Research in curriculum is a systematic attempt to gain a better understanding of all components of
curriculum. It is an application of scientific method to the study of curriculum.
DEFINITIONS
CURRICULUM
“All the learning activities which are planned and guided by the school, whether they are carried out in
groups or individually, inside and outside the school.” - KERR (1968)
“A systematic arrangement of the sum total of selected experiences planned by a school or a defined group
of students to attain the aim of a particular educational program me.” - Florence Nightingale
NURSING RESEARCH
“A systematic enquiry that uses disciplined methods to answer questions or solve problems.” - Polit.
CURRICULUM RESEARCH
“Research in education curriculum pertaining to nursing discipline is to address questions or solve
problems through the collection and analysis of primary data for the purpose of description, exploration,
generalization and prediction of problems that needs to be modified.” - Gray Anderson.
NEEDS OF CURRICULUM RESEARCH IN NURSING
o Realm of educational objectives and their use by children and teachers in the teaching learning
process.
o The problem of selecting and organizing learning experiences.
o Evaluation of curriculum.
o Make health care efficient as well as cost effective.
OBJECTIVES OF CURRICULUM RESEARCH IN NURSING
a) Making modification and changes in curriculum.
b) Evidenced based education
c) Think curriculum problems.
FACTORS INFLUENCING THE CHANGE IN CURRICULUM
 GENERAL SOCIAL CHANGES
 Population growth
 Population pattern
 Move toward urbanization
 Consumption of natural resources
 HEALTH CARE CHANGES
 Increasing government control in health case
 Increasing need for health professional to work with their professionals as well as the client system
Increasing need for professionalization of health workers
 Increasing socialization in health field
 Rapid observation of practice skills and knowledge.
BASIS OF CURRICULUM RESEARCH

Curriculum development should be based on;
 Broad philosophies, theories and empirical results
 Research is used to identify nursing practices that is developmentally appropriate and interesting to
students in the target population.
 Activities are structured so that it helps the students to think and learn.
 Each phases of the development process is documented, reflected, analyzed, and reported in the
scientific literature.
CHARACTERISTICS OF NURSING EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH
The important characteristics of nursing educational research include;
1. Attempt to solve a problem
2. Involves gathering new data from primary or firsthand sources or using existing data for a new purpose
3. To bring in observable experience.
4. To make accurate observation and description
5. To employ carefully designed procedures.
6. To develop generalizations, principles or theories that will help in understanding, prediction and
control.
7. To find an objective, unbiased solution to the problem.
8. To refine the problems or questions as research progresses.
9. To record and report other persons interest in the problem.
NEED FOR CURRICULUM REVISION

• To restructure the curriculum according to the needs of learners society
• To eliminate unnecessary units, teaching method and contents.
• To introduce latest and update methods of teaching and content, how knowledge and practices.
• To add or delete number of clinical hours of instruction.
PURPOSES OF RESEARCH IN NURSING EDUCATION

1. Discover new facts about known phenomenon
2. Find answers to problems which are only partially solved by existing methods and information.
3. Improve existing techniques and develops new instruction or products.
4. Discover previously unrecognized substances or element
ADVANTAGES OF RESEARCH BASED CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT

• More effective curriculum materials because the research reveals critical issues for instruction.
• Better understanding of students thinking abilities
• Research based changes in nursing curriculum
SUPPORTIVE AGENCIES FOR NURSING EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH

1. NURSING EDUCATION RESEARCH UNIT (NERU)
The nursing educational research unit was established in 1995 by the Mc master university.
Functions: help the school of nursing educational research within the school and to investigate curriculum
related issues.
2. THE CENTRE FOR HIGHER EDUCATION RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT
The center for higher education research and development was established in 1987 as a center for graduate
preparation, research and publication in higher education. CHERD offers regional, national, and
international courses, programs seminars and workshops.
3. NATIONAL LEAGUE FOR NURSING EDUCATION RESEARCH
Main function of NLNER includes conduction of research that informs and promotes evidence based
teaching.
ROLE OF CURRICULUM COORDINATOR

1. Analyse the existing situation of the school.
2. Outside resources
3. Planning the Curriculum
4. Monitoring and documentation
5. Impact on students
6. The way forward
The responsibilities of the Curriculum Coordinator include collaboration with faculty members and
faculty committees in the development, writing and implementation of district curriculum, as well
as the evaluation, purchase and incorporation of texts, resources and technology into classroom
instruction.
To develop curriculum related and other corresponding components of district plans, including the
Technology Plan, Professional Development Plan, Equity Plan, Mentoring Plan.
To compile and file state required surveys.
To oversee the district’s state testing program, including analysis of test results.
To implement state mandated curriculum requirements.
To align curriculum with NJ Core Curriculum Content Standards.
To provide ongoing evaluation of curriculum maps/curriculum guides, with annual updates of
objectives and assessments.
To investigate and acquire appropriate and varied resources for implementation of district
curriculum develop curriculum and activities for Constitution Day and state legislated holidays,
including Veterans Day, Memorial Day, etc.
To develop curriculum as required by Holocaust, Amistad and other state Commissions and
Regulations.
To implement district and school professional development requirements, programs and activities,
including: Programs to assure compliance with regulations relating to suicide prevention, drug and
alcohol abuse and other mandated trainings
To serve as a curriculum resource and/or liaison to: District, school and subject area Committees.
To develop and implement district curriculum initiatives, including: Differentiated Instruction;
Problem-Based Learning.
To provide input into district policy and oversee compliance with policies;
RESEARCH ISSUES
-Designed curriculum is in tune with philosophy of NE
-Curriculum planning to meet the individual differences of pupils
-Curriculum be related to the needs of the developing nation and the manpower requirements
-Global needs and demands
-Correlating theory and practice
-Training of teachers
-Importance and suitability of each course
-Future needs of the pupils
-Curriculum evaluation
-Reformation and revision of curriculum
-Effective clinical learning environment and how to provide it.

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BASIS OF CURRICULUM RESEARCH

NEED FOR CURRICULUM REVISION

PURPOSES OF RESEARCH IN NURSING EDUCATION

ADVANTAGES OF RESEARCH BASED CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT

SUPPORTIVE AGENCIES FOR NURSING EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH

ROLE OF CURRICULUM COORDINATOR

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