NURS 3043 Midwife as a Facilitator of Learning

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Credit Points 10

Coordinator Fiona Arundell Opens in new window

Description In this subject students will gain knowledge of adult learning principles and skills in facilitating learning in a range of hospital and community settings, including group antenatal care and childbirth and parenting education sessions. The role of the midwife in supporting women to make informed choices and be self-determined will be explored. In addition, students will gain knowledge and skills in facilitating student and peer learning and will begin to understand their role in teaching and learning as a registered midwife.

School Nursing & Midwifery

Discipline Midwifery

Student Contribution Band HECS Band 1 10cp

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Level Undergraduate Level 3 subject

Restrictions

Students must be enrolled in 4684 Bachelor of Midwifery

Assessment

The following table summarises the standard assessment tasks for this subject. Please note this is a guide only. Assessment tasks are regularly updated, where there is a difference your Learning Guide takes precedence.

Type Length Percent Threshold Individual/Group Task
Viva Voce 15 minutes 20 N Individual
Presentation 10 minute presentation 20 N Individual
Reflection 750 word reflection 20 N Individual
Critical Review 1000 words 40 N Individual

Prescribed Texts

  • Pairman, S., Tracy, S., Dahlen, H., Dixon, L. (2019). Midwifery: Preparation for practice, (4th ed.). Chatswood, N.S.W: Elsevier, Australia 

Teaching Periods