課程資訊
課程名稱
理論建構與護理實務
Theory Construction and Nursing Practice 
開課學期
111-1 
授課對象
醫學院  護理學研究所  
授課教師
蕭妃秀 
課號
NURSE8027 
課程識別碼
426ED4410 
班次
 
學分
2.0 
全/半年
半年 
必/選修
必修 
上課時間
星期一8,9(15:30~17:20) 
上課地點
護討論室1 
備註
本課程以英語授課。與林明照、周先捷、胡文郁合授
限博士班
總人數上限:20人 
 
課程簡介影片
 
核心能力關聯
核心能力與課程規劃關聯圖
課程大綱
為確保您我的權利,請尊重智慧財產權及不得非法影印
課程概述

This course is designed to increase student’s knowledge in both concept and theory development. Moreover, the advances abilities of concept analysis and knowledge synthesis of theory development with strategies for testing theoretical statements will be enhanced. 

課程目標
1. To develop scholarly curiosity about the role of theory in the development and progress of the discipline of nursing
2. To have a historical understanding of nursing discipline’s progress toward its present theoretical perspective
3. To gain insight of the sources and resources for the concept and theory development of nursing: Critically evaluate, compare, and contrast the major theory development strategies used in nursing
4. To develop theory with cultural sensitivity to provide culturally competent care
5. To create a critical and supportive learning atmosphere 
課程要求
1. Active participation: Punctuality and attendance are expected.
2. Reading and discussion: Students are required to read all required readings before class. Raise at least one question related to the readings to the discussant prior to the class and make two copies of the question list to the faculty for in class discussion. In addition, a one-page reflection of reading is required for each class.
3. Concept mapping/theory construction presentation: Identify a concept in your interest and conduct a concept analysis and mapping. Prepare a 20-minute presentation, plus 25 minutes discussion, of your concept analysis. The presentation begins on December 4, 2017. The final paper is due on January 8, 2018. 
預期每週課後學習時數
 
Office Hours
備註: Feel free to contact us and make an appointment if you need time in addition to the classroom time. 
指定閱讀
待補 
參考書目
1. Rodgers, B. L. & Knafl, K. A. (2000). Concept development in nursing.
Philadelphia, PA: W.B. Saunders Company.
2. Walker, L. O. & Avant, K. C. (2011). Strategies for theory construction
in nursing (5th ed.). Connecticut, CT: Appleton & Lange.
3. 黃光國(2009)儒家關係主義 : 哲學反思、理論建構與實徵研究臺北市 : 心理。 
評量方式
(僅供參考)
 
No.
項目
百分比
說明
1. 
 
30% 
Attendance and participation 
2. 
 
30% 
In-class presentation 
3. 
 
20% 
Question & reflection work 
4. 
 
20% 
Term Paper (oral and written) 
 
課程進度
週次
日期
單元主題
第1週
9/05  Introduction to the course 
第2週
9/12  Invited speech: Zhuangzi and Philosophy of Disability/ Professor Lin, Ming-Chao (林明照)  
第3週
9/19  Invited speech: The nature of scientific research/ Professor Jhou, Nihel (周先捷)  
第4週
9/26  On being and becoming a scholar 
第5週
10/03  What is a theory? Theory development in nursing  
第6週
10/10  Holiday  
第7週
10/17  Our syntax: An epistemological analysis
Example: The Epistemological Goal of Indigenous Psychology  
第8週
10/24  The discipline of nursing: Perspective and domain 
第9週
10/31  Evaluation of Theories  
第10週
11/07  Concept Development  
第11週
11/14  Theory development  
第12週
11/21  Developing middle range and situation-specific theory  
第13週
11/28  Theory construction with cultural sensitivity: the example from Chinese Models of Conflict Resolution  
第14週
12/05  Wrap-up: Concept mapping for theory development (I)  
第15週
12/12  Wrap-up: Concept mapping for theory development (II)  
第16週
12/19  Wrap-up: Concept mapping for theory development (III)
Course evaluation