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The writer discusses many parallels between nursing and teaching and learning, as pointed out by Young and Patterson (2007). The writer relates that reflective practice is so heavily emphasized in nursing and reflection is an important aspect of teaching and learning. The writer further relates that her philosophy related to teaching and learning has resulted from reflection and is development of knowledge, which involves personal growth as well as awareness of the society and its needs. The writer asserts that as a teacher, she has assisted the students in the class to develop their knowledge in positioning and latching techniques for breastfeeding, and as a learner, she has gained knowledge and developed further knowledge within various teaching and learning sessions that were conducted in the class as well.

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"There are many parallels between nursing and teaching and learning, as pointed out by Young and Patterson (2007). Reflective practice is so heavily emphasized in nursing and reflection is an important aspect of teaching and learning. My philosophy related to teaching and learning has resulted from reflection and is development of knowledge, which involves personal growth as well as awareness of the society and its needs. As a teacher I have assisted the students in the class to develop their knowledge in positioning and latching techniques for breastfeeding."

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