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6. Creative Arts: An Essential Element in the Teacher's Toolkit When Developing Critical Thinking in Children

Author

Nilson, Caroline, Fetherston, Catherine M., McMurray, Anne, and Fetherston, Tony

Abstract

This paper is a position paper, which argues the position that critical thinking is a crucial skill, which needs to be developed in the school curriculum and that the creative arts can do this. The paper explores the states of the Arts in the present curriculum and goes on to argue that knowing how to develop critical thinking is an important pedagogical skill that needs to be developed in our pre-service teachers. This position is supported through data gathered from an innovative project that explored teachers' and mothers' perceptions of children's critical thinking.

Published
2013

11. Leadership Succession Management in a University Health Faculty

Author

McMurray, Anne M., Henly, Debra, Chaboyer, Wendy, Clapton, Jayne, Lizzio, Alf, and Teml, Martin

Abstract

We report on a succession planning pilot project in an Australian university health faculty. The programme aimed to enhance organisational stability and develop leadership capacity in middle level academics. Six monthly sessions addressed university and general leadership topics, communication, decision-making, working with change, self-management and career development. Participants were assisted by mentors and sponsors and completed a project for the faculty. Kirkpatrick's model was used to evaluate participants' reactions, knowledge, behaviour change and plans for the future using an open-ended questionnaire. Four men and four women completed the programme, rating it satisfactory. Participants' responses revealed acquisition of leadership capacity, changes in perceptions of leadership, and motivation to undertake leadership roles. Mentors were invaluable to leadership development and reported high satisfaction with the role. The model has potential as a guide for succession planning. (Contains 2 figures.)

Published
2012
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16. Task Performance Requirements of the Community Health Nurse: Implications for Curriculum Development.

Author

McMurray, Anne

Abstract

Tasks required of nurses in community settings were investigated as an initial step in identifying the competencies that comprise the role of community health nurse (CHN). An instrument to assess task performance was devised as a survey mailed to 376 field, outpost, child health, and school health nurses employed by the Western Australia Health Department. Responses from 96 participants on 3 survey days categorized tasks according to number and type of tasks performed, source of initiation (self, supervisor, client, other) and perceived degree and source of preparation for task performance. The questionnaire also gathered information on the nurses' perceptions of educational needs and role requirements. Analysis of responses according to functional, educational, and experiential categories suggest that task performance is context specific, rather than dependent on education or experience level. It was recommended that several content areas be added to existing community health nursing curricula. Improvement in educational service delivery to nurses practicing in nonmetropolitan areas was also recommended. A literature review was conducted covering historical developments pertinent to nursing education in Australia and abroad, education needs for the current role of the CHN, and educational preparation of the CHN. The questionnaire is included. (Author/SW)

Published
1984

42. Family health and health services utilisation in Belmont, Western Australia: a community case study

Author

McMurray, Anne, Hudson-Rodd, Nancy, Khudairi, Salma Al, and Roydhouse, Raelene

Subjects
Western Australia -- Health aspects, Medical care -- Evaluation, Family -- Health aspects, Health
Abstract

Analysis of the quality of health services for families in Belmont, Western Australia, showed varied response levels. Younger persons gave public health services the highest ratings, and larger families felt these services improved health. Families with children and older people had more health concerns. Most respondents were satisfied with the services provided, but requested to have medical staff avoid patronizing attitudes while communicating information simply and honestly.

Published
1998

50. CONTRIBUTORS

Author

Adrian, Amanda, Janine Butters, Katheryn, Byfield, Zachary, Conway, Jane, Cross, Wendy, Daly, John, M Davidson, Patricia, Debono, Deborah, East, Leah, Ferguson, Caleb, Fraser, Claire, Gibbons, Berne, Grehan, Madonna, Halcomb, Elizabeth, Hanson, Susan Maree, D Hickman, Louise, Hutchinson, Marie, Jackson, Debra, Johnstone, Megan-Jane, Koirala, Binu, McMurray, Anne, Neville, Stephen, Parker, Steve, L Phillips, Jane, Power, Tamara, Rumsey, Michele, Usher, Kim, Wilson, Denise, and Wilson, Stacey

Published
2021
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