Katrina Lane-krebs

Biography

This duality is reflected in my TPS as there is the focus of content and the relational aspect of mentoring and inspiring. As an educator I am concerned with teaching and learning- this would then imply an open exchange of information as well as an understanding of how the student will learn. This duality is expressed by Dracup and Morris (2008), who indicate that there is a difference between the educational component of nursing and the practice of nursing. These authors further emphasise the need for the dual role of the educator to be an expert clinician (content) as well as teacher (mentor/motivator) (Dracup & Morris 2008). My TPS pertains to three elements: (i) The first being to foster an inquisitive mind and develop an excitement to learn. (ii) Secondly, I seek to provide students with a methodology to obtain knowledge through enhancing critical thinking skills - rather than simply impart content and facts. (iii) The overriding element however, is to engage the student through making learning an enjoyable process.

Research Interest

Social Sciences