HPRO5408 – Midwifery Ways of Knowing 1

Module code

HPRO5408

Module title

Midwifery Ways of Knowing 1

Prescription

The aim of this course is for aakonga to develop knowledge of philosophical and sociological approaches, history, and rangahau, research and Pacific research that underpin midwifery practice.

NZQA Level

Level 5

NZQA Credits

Delivery method

Web-Enhanced

Learning hours

Total learning hours: 150

Resources required

Learning Outcomes: LO1: Explore how the midwifery profession in Aotearoa New Zealand has been shaped by social, cultural, and political influences to inform midwifery practice.
LO2: Explore the impact of underpinning philosophies and frameworks of midwifery on the development of midwifery knowledge.
LO3: Discuss the multiple sources of knowledge and research skills used to inform evidence-based midwifery practice.
Content: • Definition of midwifery
• The history of midwifery, childbirth, and breastfeeding in Aotearoa New Zealand and globally
• Origins of midwifery knowledge in Aotearoa New Zealand
• Values and beliefs
• Ethics
• Equity
• Women’s position in society, cultural construction of women
• Social, political, economic structures
• Te ao Maaori and Indigenous belief systems and values
• Legislation related to midwifery registration and scope of practice
• Culture, cultural competence
• Influence of rural/urban context
• Contemporary professional frameworks for midwifery in Aotearoa New Zealand
• Introduction to feminism
• Mana Wahine theory
• Midwifery partnership theory
• Impacts of philosophies and frameworks of midwifery on childbirth experiences
• Midwifery Scope of Practice
• Use of reflection in midwifery practice
• Introduction to the research process
• Evidence-based practices
• Searching strategies and tools
• Assessment of information sources
• Introduction to research methodologies for midwifery
• Rangahau (puuraakau – narrative enquiry)
• Kaupapa Maaori
• Pacific research methodologies
Learning and Teaching Resource: All required and recommended resources are advised to aakonga via course outlines.
Assessment Criteria: Assessment in this course is achievement-based. Aakonga must submit all specified assessment items, achieve all learning outcomes, and obtain a minimum of 50% in each assessment to pass this course.
Teaching and Learning Strategy: Learning and teaching activities will employ a range of elements drawn from approved methods. The activities chosen will align with the context of the learning (delivery mode, regional-specific requirements, etc.) and any particular needs of the group of aakonga.