Acquiring nursing knowledge through the constructivist method

Authors

  • Candice Heimann Faculdade do Vale do Ipojuca
  • Claudia Prado Universidade de Sao Paulo; Escola de Enfermagem; Grupo de Estudos e Pesquisas de Tecnologia da Informacao nos Processos de Trabalho em Enfermagem; Departamento de Orientacao Profissional
  • Rose Reny Sousa Patricio de Moraes Faculdade do Vale do Ipojuca
  • Giselle Vieira Vidal Faculdade do Vale do Ipojuca
  • Diana Liberal Faculdade do Vale do Ipojuca
  • Gesica Kelly da Silva Oliveira Centro de Formacao, Aperfeicoamento Profissional e Pesquisa
  • Michele Viana Barata Faculdade do Vale do Ipojuca

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/reeusp.v47i4.78054

Abstract

This article reflects on Vygotsky’s theory of knowledge construction by nursing professionals. In the Vygotskian approach, persons are seen as agents who transform and are transformed by the social relationships of a particular culture, or more specifically by the life-long dialectical interaction of human beings and their social and cultural environments. The theory of constructivism seeks to explain the modification of an individual’s knowledge strategy throughout his or her life. The constructivist ideas advocated by Vygotsky may represent an alternative method for theoretical and practical health studies, particularly in relation to the subjective dimension of nursing staff collective work.

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Published

2013-08-01

Issue

Vol. 47 No. 4 (2013)

Section

Reflexão

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How to Cite

Heimann, C., Prado, C., Moraes, R. R. S. P. de, Vidal, G. V., Liberal, D., Oliveira, G. K. da S., & Barata, M. V. (2013). Acquiring nursing knowledge through the constructivist method. Revista Da Escola De Enfermagem Da USP, 47(4), 997-1000. https://doi.org/10.1590/reeusp.v47i4.78054