Pedagogical matters: a dialogue of diverse persons, perspectives, and programs

Kathie Lasater; Iain M. Atherton; Gearóid K. Brennan; Freya Collier-Sewell; Leila ElAlti; Emma Hughes; Richard G. Kyle; Catherine Mahoney; Elizabeth A. Richards; Mark Siemon; Jane Sime

doi:10.1515/ijnes-2024-0034

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Pedagogical matters: a dialogue of diverse persons, perspectives, and programs

Kathie Lasater , Iain M. Atherton , Gearóid K. Brennan , Freya Collier-Sewell , Leila ElAlti , Emma Hughes , Richard G. Kyle , Catherine Mahoney , Elizabeth A. Richards , Mark Siemon and Jane Sime

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From the journal International Journal of Nursing Education Scholarship Volume 22 Issue 1

Abstract

Objectives

Our paper puts forward the contention that diversity of ideas will be essential if nurse education is going to have the flexibility, innovation, and dynamism needed to meet current and future challenges.

Methods

We describe a unique crucible of innovation that was forged through a weekly discussion of international nurse educators.

Results

Our paper sets out the resulting outcomes, stimulating new connections, curriculum development, studies, and shared learning.

Conclusions

We offer insights from participants’ assessment of the group’s effectiveness to drive innovation in nursing education. In so doing, we urge educators to reach out, to connect, and to use resulting opportunities to learn.

Keywords: communities of practice; international nurse educators; innovation; diverse perspectives; virtual dialogue

Corresponding author: Kathie Lasater, School of Nursing, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, Oregon, USA, E-mail: lasaterk@ohsu.edu

Research ethics: Not applicable.
Informed consent: Informed consent was obtained from all individuals included in this study. Not applicable.
Author contributions: All authors have accepted responsibility for the entire content of this manuscript and approved its submission.
Use of Large Language Models, AI and Machine Learning Tools: None declared.
Conflict of interest: The authors state no conflict of interest.
Research funding: None declared.
Data availability: Not applicable.

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Received: 2024-04-08

Accepted: 2025-04-14

Published Online: 2025-05-22

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communities of practice; international nurse educators; innovation; diverse perspectives; virtual dialogue