Pedagogical approach in the implementation of curriculum programs in nurse training

Abstract

Abstract Objective: To evaluate the trends of changes in the Pedagogical Approach axis in the training of nurse practitioners. Methods: Convergent research with a mixed approach, with 63 participants from 9 nursing schools from Curitiba and metropolitan area. Data collection followed the Focus Group technique. Results: In the Pedagogical Approach axis, 66.7% of the schools reached the Advanced typology (A) and 33.3% reached the Innovative typology with an Advanced Trend (ItA). From the analysis of the thematic content, seven units of context emerged. Conclusions: The continuous process experience of commitment to human beings and their context gives autonomy to students. The problematization method is an effective teaching-learning strategy for the construction of comprehensiveness. Implications for practice: The knowledge of pedagogical trends favors changes in nurse's education in line with the profile of the graduates, established by the specific Brazilian Curriculum Guidelines for nursing practice, was confirmed as the intention of professors in this study.

Keywords

• Teaching
• Nursing
• Schools, nursing