Faculty perceptions of simulation programs in healthcare education

Faculty perceptions of simulation programs in healthcare education

OBJECTIVE To identify faculty perceptions of simulation insertion in the undergraduate program, considering the advantages and challenges posed by this resource. METHODS We conducted a qualitative study with intentional sampling according to pre-defined criteria, following a semi-structured outline regarding data saturation. We have interviewed 14 healthcare instructors from a teaching instit...

Faculty Perceptions and Participation in Distance Education

INTRODUCTION Research in the field of distance education has recognized the need for a change and modification of the faculty role in teaching at a distance technological advancements are an important part of the distance-learning environment, basic changes in teaching methods, technique, and motivation are needed to make distance education more effective (Purdy & Wright, 1992). Many studies ci...

Faculty perceptions of the integration of SAP in academic programs

Article history: Received October 15, 2011 Accepted 10 March 2012 Available online 14 March 2012 In order to prepare students for the workforce, academic programs incorporate a variety of tools that students are likely to use in their future careers. One of these tools employed by business and technology programs is the integration of live software applications such as SAP through the SAP Unive...

Simulation-based Education in Healthcare

Simulation Based Education in Healthcare