Preparing student midwives for professional practice: Evaluation of a student e-portfolio assessment item.

Sidebotham, M; Baird, K; Walters, C; Gamble, J

Preparing student midwives for professional practice: Evaluation of a student e-portfolio assessment item.

Sidebotham, M Baird, K

Walters, C Gamble, J

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Publication Type:: Journal Article
Citation:: Nurse Educ Pract, 2018, 32, pp. 84-89
Issue Date:: 2018-09

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dc.contributor.author	Sidebotham, M
dc.contributor.author	Baird, K https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0142-6962
dc.contributor.author	Walters, C
dc.contributor.author	Gamble, J
dc.date.accessioned	2022-04-19T03:57:20Z
dc.date.available	2018-07-13
dc.date.available	2022-04-19T03:57:20Z
dc.date.issued	2018-09
dc.identifier.citation	Nurse Educ Pract, 2018, 32, pp. 84-89
dc.identifier.issn	1471-5953
dc.identifier.issn	1873-5223
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/10453/156438
dc.description.abstract	Capstone experiences facilitate consolidation and application of previous learning, strengthening professional identity and competency. This study evaluates the effectiveness and acceptability of a capstone assessment item, in the form of an e-portfolio, designed to identify and demonstrate preparedness for professional midwifery practice. A sequential explanatory strategy occurred within a mixed method research design. Final year Bachelor of Midwifery students at an Australian university, having completed the e-portfolio assessment, participated in two phases of data collection; an initial online-survey, followed by in-depth exploration of emergent concepts within a focus group. Analysis of the quantitative data identified completing the e-portfolio assessment increased students' skills, knowledge and confidence and promoted reflection and critical thinking. Three themes emerged from the qualitative data; acknowledging growth and development; transitioning to practice, and knowing 'who I am and where I am going'. The e-portfolio assessment meets the aims of a capstone assessment and provides an appropriate framework and authentic opportunity for students to identify and demonstrate their level of preparedness for professional practice, determine their ongoing learning needs and develop strategies for achieving them. The assessment item provides an opportunity to develop and articulate a personal practice philosophy and embeds the principles of lifelong learning.
dc.format	Print-Electronic
dc.language	eng
dc.publisher	ELSEVIER SCI LTD
dc.relation.ispartof	Nurse Educ Pract
dc.relation.isbasedon	10.1016/j.nepr.2018.07.008
dc.rights	info:eu-repo/semantics/closedAccess
dc.subject	1110 Nursing, 1302 Curriculum and Pedagogy
dc.subject.classification	Nursing
dc.subject.mesh	Australia
dc.subject.mesh	Clinical Competence
dc.subject.mesh	Curriculum
dc.subject.mesh	Documentation
dc.subject.mesh	Education, Nursing, Baccalaureate
dc.subject.mesh	Educational Measurement
dc.subject.mesh	Humans
dc.subject.mesh	Midwifery
dc.subject.mesh	Professional Competence
dc.subject.mesh	Qualitative Research
dc.subject.mesh	Students, Nursing
dc.subject.mesh	Humans
dc.subject.mesh	Midwifery
dc.subject.mesh	Qualitative Research
dc.subject.mesh	Curriculum
dc.subject.mesh	Education, Nursing, Baccalaureate
dc.subject.mesh	Educational Measurement
dc.subject.mesh	Professional Competence
dc.subject.mesh	Clinical Competence
dc.subject.mesh	Students, Nursing
dc.subject.mesh	Documentation
dc.subject.mesh	Australia
dc.title	Preparing student midwives for professional practice: Evaluation of a student e-portfolio assessment item.
dc.type	Journal Article
utslib.citation.volume	32
utslib.location.activity	Scotland
utslib.for	1110 Nursing
utslib.for	1302 Curriculum and Pedagogy
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Health
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dc.date.updated	2022-04-19T03:57:19Z
pubs.publication-status	Published
pubs.volume	32

Abstract:

Capstone experiences facilitate consolidation and application of previous learning, strengthening professional identity and competency. This study evaluates the effectiveness and acceptability of a capstone assessment item, in the form of an e-portfolio, designed to identify and demonstrate preparedness for professional midwifery practice. A sequential explanatory strategy occurred within a mixed method research design. Final year Bachelor of Midwifery students at an Australian university, having completed the e-portfolio assessment, participated in two phases of data collection; an initial online-survey, followed by in-depth exploration of emergent concepts within a focus group. Analysis of the quantitative data identified completing the e-portfolio assessment increased students' skills, knowledge and confidence and promoted reflection and critical thinking. Three themes emerged from the qualitative data; acknowledging growth and development; transitioning to practice, and knowing 'who I am and where I am going'. The e-portfolio assessment meets the aims of a capstone assessment and provides an appropriate framework and authentic opportunity for students to identify and demonstrate their level of preparedness for professional practice, determine their ongoing learning needs and develop strategies for achieving them. The assessment item provides an opportunity to develop and articulate a personal practice philosophy and embeds the principles of lifelong learning.

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