The HEALCARe project has developed a comprehensive suite of teaching materials designed to enhance nursing education and practice in Tanzania. These resources support the delivery of Respectful and Compassionate Care (RCC) and Health Literacy (HL) through a competency-based approach, equipping educators, students, and clinical instructors with the tools needed for effective learning and application.
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About the Teaching Materials
The materials were created through a participatory and collaborative approach involving Tanzanian universities, healthcare providers, and European academic partners. Guided by principles of equality, cultural sensitivity, and mutual respect, these resources aim to bridge gaps in nursing education by embedding RCC and HL into both academic curricula and clinical practice.
Key components include:
· Competency-Based Education: Addressing the need for new knowledge, skills, and attitudes in RCC and HL, the materials emphasize active learning and practical application in both academic and clinical environments.
· Pedagogical Strengthening: Teaching staff capacity was enhanced through training in didactical models, ensuring alignment between nursing theory and practice. These models optimize students' learning processes with a focus on RCC and HL.
· Train the Trainer Program: A cascade training model empowers master trainers to disseminate knowledge within their institutions, ensuring sustainability.
· Guided by Best Practices: Materials are rooted in global educational standards, drawing from frameworks like the ICN International Code of Ethics for Nurses (2021), Bloom’s Taxonomy (Anderson et al., 2001), and Bigg’s Model of Constructive Alignment (Biggs, 1996).
Development Process
The training materials were iteratively developed with input from academics and practitioners from both Tanzania and Europe. Collaborative workshops in Tanzania and The Netherlands allowed for refinement of content and teaching methods, ensuring alignment with real-world needs. These efforts culminated in outputs designed to strengthen knowledge, skills, and attitudes through culturally attuned, competency-driven education.