Assessment of Competence Based Education and Training Curriculum on Improving Quality of Training in Schools of Nursing Lake Zone, Tanzania.

Sima, Sima Ferdnard (2021) Assessment of Competence Based Education and Training Curriculum on Improving Quality of Training in Schools of Nursing Lake Zone, Tanzania. Masters thesis, The Open University of Tanzania.

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Abstract

The study on assessment of Competence Based Education and Training Curriculum (CBET) on Improving Quality of Training was conducted in Lake Zone schools of Nursing. The purpose of the study was to assess the execution of CBET curriculum in nursing and midwifery training institutions in Tanzania. The study was guided by three objectives: assess preparedness of clinical nurse educators in executing CBET curriculum at practicum sites, assess implementation of CBET curriculum among classroom nurse educators in Lake Zone schools of nursing and determine how best the CBET curriculum can be implemented to produce competent graduates in nursing profession. The study was conducted utilizing descriptive survey design where questionnaire, interview and observation were used as data collection methods. The study revealed that, the clinical nurse educators were not prepared effectively to utilize the CBET curriculum in supervising and training students at the practicum sites. The classroom nurse educators are not utilizing OSCE methods of assessing and evaluation students learning especially during semester and final examinations. There were inadequate training materials in four schools assessed, such as models, manikins, LCDs and manuals for effective facilitation of students learning. It was concluded that, clinical nurse educators were not oriented on CBET curriculum methods and principles of teaching and learning. It has been recommended that; Clinical nurse educators have to be oriented on CBET mode of teaching and evaluation of students learning. Utilization of OSCE method of assessment and evaluation during semester and final examinations should be made mandatory to all schools of nursing for promoting objectivity of the examinations. Keywords: Assessment, Competence Based Education, Training Curriculum, CBET

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