Date Approved
12-17-1999
Graduate Degree Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Nursing (M.S.N.)
Degree Program
College of Nursing
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to identify ADN faculty and ADN student perceptions of the most effective clinical teaching characteristics (ECTC). An exploratory, descriptive design was implemented. ADN faculty and ADN students were surveyed using the Clinical Teacher Characteristics Instrument (CTCI). The CTCI consists of 20 characteristics of clinical teachers that are ranked on a five point Likert-type scale according to importance. The collected data were analyzed using descriptive statistics. Significant differences in perceptions of the most ECTC between the two groups were identified by a Mann Whitney U procedure. A t-test was performed to identify differences of perceptions between the groups in relationship to the three categories of behaviors: professional competence, relationship with students, and personal attributes.
The study findings indicate ADN faculty and ADN students hold similar perceptions of ECTC, but perceive the ordered rank of importance differently. There were no differences of perceptions between the two groups in relationship to the three categories of behaviors.
ScholarWorks Citation
Frontczak, Patricia, "Faculty and Student Perceptions of Effective Clinical Teachers" (1999). Masters Theses. 511.
https://scholarworks.gvsu.edu/theses/511
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