Teaching, assessing and evaluation for clinical competence : a practical guide for practitioners and teachers / Mary Neary.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Part 1 Introduction: the aim and purpose of this book--focusing on general issues--the philosophy of teaching and learning--assessing at differing levels--creating a learning environment--novice to expert - theory and practice--conclusions. Part 2. Strategy for learning--reflection--mentoring-- adults as learners--understanding competencies--learning outcomes--learning contracts and contract assignments--further reading. Part 3. Teaching and facilitation of learning--practitioners as teachers--effective teaching in the practice placement--teaching and learning--the learning contract - professional development--learning from doing; overview of experiential learning-- opportunistic learning; further reading. Part 4 Assessment of students\' clinical competences-- nurse education challenges - planning for the new culture--continuous assessment of practice-- who assesses?--the what of assessment--preparation for practical experience as an assessor-- responsive assessment--final thoughts about assessments--further reading. Part 5 Evaluation of learning and facilitation--evaluation--self-assessment and self-appraisal--individual performance review (IPR)--formal evaluation--consolidation through evaluating and reflecting--further reading-- appendices.