Using the Dreyfus model of skill acquisition to describe and interpret skill acquisition and clinical judgement in nursing practice and education
Stuart E. Dreyfus, an applied mathematician, and Hubert L. Dreyfus, a philosopher, developed a model of skill acquisition based upon the study of chess players, Air Force pilots, and army tank drivers and commanders (Dreyfus/Dreyfus 1977; 1979; 1980; 1986; Dreyfus 1982). The Dreyfus Model of Skill Acquisition has illuminated ongoing research on skill acquisition and articulation of knowledge embedded in expert practice (3.6; 5) in nursing (3.2.6). The Dreyfus model is developmental, based upon situated performance and experiential learning. Three studies of skill acquisition in nursing have be ... Show more
Authors: Benner, Patricia
Published: Berlin, Germany, Springer, 2009
Resource type: Book chapter
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