Multiple stakeholders in theory and practice, pros and cons

Multiple stakeholders in theory and practice

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Theory and Patrice go hand in hand everywhere they are applicable. Learning theory in a class enables one to apply it when working. Theory is what is practiced later after learning therefore; this is what is called practice. One major advantage of theory is that it enhances practice. For example, before doctors and nurses go to the hospital to practice, they first learn theory in class. This is why practical sessions are done after several classes of theory work. Some courses rely fully on theory work. Practice comes in when one is employed. Another advantage of theory is that part of it is easy to teach and understand than practice. It also saves a lot of time than using practical (Greenhill & Osman, 2000). One of theory’s limitation is the lack of reality in some of its ideas. Subjects like Physics may contain theory work that is not applicable. This is one of the greatest limitations of theory. People who believe by seeing things been proven physically, may not accept the theory. This problem could render theory work useless. Some people may lack the importance of theory when they realize it is not real. Stakeholders in NHS especially service providers, should use both theory and practice to improve their services (Dutta, 1999).

Practice is the act of doing things physically. In NHS, practice is attending to patients or clients and offering the best services available. Practice is the climax of learning. Students learn theories expecting to put them in practice eventually. Every service we expect to get or give is characterized by practice. Everyone who is working hard in college expects to pass theory and get into the practicing world of careers. According to statistics, practice has been declared the best method of teaching or learning. When students practice what they learn in class, they understand better (Northouse, 2007). Some parts of theory work are hard to understand, but when practice is incorporated, it becomes easier. Practice is not limited at all. Anyone has the right to invent any helpful ways to solve practical problems. Some situations lack solutions even theoretically. A practitioner may manipulate things and end up getting a lasting solution. On the other hand, practice could turn out to be costly. Teaching students using practice may end up being very expensive. For example, for medical students, they need to go to a hospital or to a morgue to apply the theory they learnt. In other cases, it could be difficult to carry out practice because equipment may be unavailable. Not everything can be taught through practice. Some courses are better taught using theory because there could be no way of teaching them practically (Greenhill & Osman).

Looking at the pros and cons of theory and practice, it shows they need to complement each other. Both are crucial in NHS and any other field. Scholars should attempt to make improvements on the areas that have loopholes to ensure there are none unexplained situations. For instance, there are theories, which cannot be expressed practically. They should get a close way of doing it. This way it will reduce questions to students about the reliability of theory (Deutsch & Coleman, 2000). Theory work without experience is not marketable. A student who completes his or her course and does not show any record of practice is not good enough. This is because theory is not enough on its own, it has to be accompanied by practice. Practice is what brings experience and knowledge of what is happening in the real world (Dutta, 1999).

Institutions should make provisions for learners to get chances of practicing what they learn in class. Companies, government offices and other work places should provide a chance for internship. This will enable learners to put into practice what they learn theoretically. When they get absorbed in their various careers, it will not be hard for them to assimilate to that environment. Most employers prefer to hire employees who have prior experience. If fresh graduates do not get chances for practice, then they will have a hard time getting jobs. Scholars should continue working towards bridging the gap between theory and practice (Northouse, 2007).

References

McKevitt, D., Lawton, A., & Open University. (1994). Public sector management: Theory, critique and practice. London: Sage.

Swanwick, T. (2010). Understanding medical education: Evidence, theory and practice. Chichester, West Sussex: Wiley-Blackwell.