The value of a blended learning supervision course at the advanced level: Supervisors’ experiences

Authors

  • Dagrunn Nåden Dyrstad University of Stavanger
  • Synnøve Eidsvik Folkvord University of Stavanger
  • Ida Helene Mykkeltveit University of Stavanger
  • Christina Furskog Risa University of Stavanger
  • Jorunn Flaten Lyngset Stavanger University Hospital
  • Petter Mordt University of Stavanger
  • Franziska Maria Vogler University of Stavanger
  • Kine Gjesdal University of Stavanger

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15845/ntvp.v9i1.3968

Keywords:

supervision course, blended learning, advanced level, digital course component, physical course component, simulation

Abstract

Aim: To explore what experiences specialist nurses and midwives have with a blended learning course (digital course component one and physical course component two) to develop their supervisory competence.

Methods: A qualitative descriptive design with two focus group interviews (n=9) and written reflections from participants (n=70) from five courses conducted in 2021 and 2022.

Findings: Thematic analysis revealed two main themes: 1) The value of blended learning in a clinical supervision course and 2) Areas for improvement. Participants experienced a profound learning outcome through the acquisition of theoretical knowledge digitally during part one of the course, followed by in-person engagement in simulation-based learning activities in part two. Specifically, the participants gained a heightened awareness of the complexity of supervision and increased confidence in using communication tools through simulation. The challenges faced in the digital part of the course highlighted the need for technical improvements, emphasizing the importance of improving flexibility and development of an application for easy access to learning resources.

Conclusion: The findings indicate that the blended learning approach enhanced supervision competence. The online component facilitated a more profound learning experience in the in-person simulation-based course. Recommendations for improvement centered on simplifying content and introducing greater flexibility and accessibility in the digital part of the course.

Author Biographies

Dagrunn Nåden Dyrstad, University of Stavanger

Dagrunn Nåden Dyrstad is employed in Master education in Intensive care nursing. Her PhD is within patient participation in transitional care of older patients. Supervisor education.  Research areas are within simulation, patient participation and older patients.

Synnøve Eidsvik Folkvord, University of Stavanger

Synnøve Eidsvik Folkvord is employed at Master education of midwives. Special interests are related to enhancing midwifery student’s learning, both academic and student’s learning environment in clinical placement. Research is within this topic, as well as simulation and student active learning methods.

Ida Helene Mykkeltveit, University of Stavanger

Ida Mykkeltveit is a manager of a study program for specialist nurses and professional interests are related to education in operating room nursing, both academic subject in Master level and clinical practice and supervision.

Christina Furskog Risa, University of Stavanger

Christina Furskog Risa is currently the director of the master midwifery program. Her professional interest is learning and development of professional competency in academic and workplace arenas  in a lifelong perspective.

Jorunn Flaten Lyngset, Stavanger University Hospital

Jorunn Flaten Lyngset is an educational advisor at bachelor- and master level, and advisor in competence development for all employees at the hospital. Master of science in social safety and risk management, and Master of education and work.

Petter Mordt, University of Stavanger

Petter Mordt is a senior engineer / CTO and project leader for the development team in NettOp-UiS. He has more than 22 years of experience in development of e-learning solutions and resources in higher education. He is also experienced in learning experience design thinking.

Franziska Maria Vogler, University of Stavanger

Franziska Vogler is a learning experience designer with a master degree in multimedia and learning technology. At NettOp-UoS she works with e-learning with a special focus on the structure and design of online courses. 

Kine Gjesdal, University of Stavanger

Kine Gjesdal serves as the course coordinator for clinical studies in nursing education and conducts research on student-active learning methods and learning environment.

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Dyrstad, D. N., Folkvord, S. E., Mykkeltveit, I. H., Risa, C. F., Lyngset, J. F., Mordt, P., … Gjesdal, K. (2024). The value of a blended learning supervision course at the advanced level: Supervisors’ experiences. The Nordic Journal of Pedagogical Supervision, 9(1), 1–15. https://doi.org/10.15845/ntvp.v9i1.3968

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