Development and psychometric testing of the Team-Based Learning Student Assessment Instrument

Team-based learning, an innovative teaching strategy, may be useful in meeting the demands of nursing education. However, educators may be hesitant to adopt this teaching strategy because of the lack of available research. The author discusses a study to determine whether a newly developed instrument, the Team-Based Learning Student Assessment Instrument, accurately measures the 3 subscales of accountability, preference for lecture or team-based learning, and student satisfaction. Results suggest the instrument is valid and reliable and may be a valuable tool in assessing the effectiveness of team-based learning.     

Team-based learning in an undergraduate nursing course

To increase student participation in the learning process, active learning methods, including small group learning, have become increasingly popular in modern curricula. One kind of small group learning, team-based learning, is a relatively new instructional strategy in health care education. Team-based learning uses theoretically based and empirically grounded strategies for ensuring the effectiveness of small groups working independently in classes with high student-to-faculty ratios (e.g., up to 200:1), without losing the benefits of faculty-led small groups with lower ratios (e.g., 7:1). To explore the effectiveness of this learning pedagogy, we evaluated students' level of engagement and attitudes toward the value of teams. Findings demonstrated that team-based learning is an effective teaching strategy for large groups of students.     

以团队为基础的教学法在高职护生老年护理教学中的应用效果

目的评价以团队为基础的教学法在高职护生老年护理学教学中的应用效果。方法将302名护生按班级分成两组,对照组采用以授课为基础的教学法,试验组采用以团队为基础的教学法。比较两组护生期末理论考试、学习积极主动性及学习投入情况。结果试验组护生期末理论考试成绩高于对照组(P0.01)。试验组护生学习积极主动性总分及学习驱动力、控制学习、扎实学习得分均高于对照组(P0.01或P0.05);试验组护生学习投入总分及活力、奉献得分均高于对照组(P0.05)。结论以团队为基础的教学法相对于常规的以授课为基础的教学法而言,更利于提升护生学习投入的程度,可以更大程度调动护生学习的积极性,对高职教育教学效果的提升及教学改革的推动具有重要意义。     

团队导向学习法在护理临床见习中的应用

目的 探讨团队导向学习法在护理临床见习中的应用与效果。 方法 选取68名护理本科学生为研究对象,对照组33名护生采用传统床旁教学模式,观察组35名护生采用团队导向学习法,见习结束后测评2组护生教学效果。 结果 观察组护生的教学效果优于对照组。 结论 采用团队导向学习法有助于提高护理床旁教学效果,增加护生学习的参与度、提高其解决问题的技巧、同时提升有效沟通等多方面的能力,为未来的临床护理工作奠定基础。     

以团队为基础的学习在内科护理学教学中的应用

针对传统内科护理学教学中学生学习途径单一、缺乏团结协作性、主动性等问题,探讨以团队为基础的教学模式的设计与应用,包括团队的建立、课外准备、课上讨论、评估、总蛄等环节.认为此教学模式有助于提高学生成绩,培养团队协作精神,是一种促进学生主动学习的指导性教学方法.     

Incorporating evidence-based practice education in nursing research curriculum of undergraduate nursing students: A quasi-experimental study

AimTo examine the effect of incorporating evidence-based practice (EBP) in Nursing Research curriculum on undergraduate nursing students.BackgroundThe competence of EBP is essential for nurses and it is an essential task for educators to implement EBP education in nursing students.DesignA quasi-experimental study.MethodsBased on Astin’s Input-Environment-Outcome model, the study was conducted among 258 third-grade students of a four-year nursing bachelor’s program between September through December 2022. The students were divided into two groups. Students in the intervention group received innovative teaching where EBP elements were incorporated in Nursing Research course in a natural, gradual and spiral way, while students in the control group attended conventional teaching. Effect of EBP teaching was examined in terms of students’ EBP competence, learning experience and satisfaction and score of team-based research protocol assignment.ResultsCompared with conventional teaching, the innovative teaching characterized by EBP improved students’ EBP competence in terms of attitudes and skills and enhanced student’s comprehensive ability in nursing research. Students’ learning experience and satisfaction were similarly favorable between the two groups.ConclusionsFor undergraduate nursing students, the teaching strategy characterized by EBP is an appropriate and effective way to improve their EBP competence of attitudes and skills, as well as their nursing research ability.     

Preparing the future nurses for nursing research: A creative teaching strategy for RN‐to‐BSN students

Developing effective teaching strategies to stimulate students' interest and enthusiasm are urgently needed in current research courses. The purposes of the study were to implement the Cookie Experiments teaching strategy in research course and examine the effects of the strategy on students' attitudes towards nursing research. The study was a pretest–post‐test design with 95 students at a Registered Nurses to Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN‐to‐BSN) program enrolled in the nursing research course. Results indicated that there was a significant effect of the Cookie Experiments teaching strategy on students' attitudes towards research. Although students perceived a median high score of pressure from the research course, they regarded that the pressure is conducive to their learning of research. Students highly suggested to continuously applying this teaching strategy in the future nursing research courses. Developing and using various teaching strategies with attractive and hands‐on methods to motivate nurse students, learning research is strongly recommended.     

以团队为基础的教学模式在护理伦理学中的应用

目的 探讨以团队为基础的教学(TBL)模式在护理伦理学中的应用效果.方法 确定TBL分组方式、教学设计、评分方式等,在护理伦理学课程中选择临终关怀伦理和安乐死伦理这两部分内容,对310名大专学生开展TBL教学.结果 学生取得较为满意的学习成绩,85.5％和64.5％的学生对TBL分组方式及学习效果很满意;大部分学生自评小组合作能力、学习主动性、评判性思维能力、学习态度、沟通能力等有了较大进步.结论 TBL教学模式能有效提高学生的学习主动性和学习效果.但需注意课前充分了解教学对象、科学进行学生分组、合理安排课堂内容和时间、努力提高学生参与度等.     

Tips to increase success for teaching online: communication!

Advancement in technology and the World Wide Web have allowed student learning capabilities to expand to unexpected horizons. The majority of today's younger students are computer literate; therefore, new styles of teaching and learning are rapidly developing. Online education is in demand, and universities are rushing into the competitive e-learning marketplace for students. Currently, 6000 accredited college courses are offered online, and 84% of 4-year universities are predicted to offer online courses by 2002. Faculty are expected to expand their teaching styles to include teaching online courses. It is estimated that only 10% to 15% of universities have avoided online programs. Some faculty resist this teaching strategy because of problems encountered when teaching online. Few articles address issues to overcome problems in online education in the nursing literature. This article provides tips on getting a course up and running using the acronym COMMUNICATION. Faculty can use these recommendations to assist them in the development of their online courses.     

Testing the water – problem-based learning and the cultural dimension

This study reports the findings of a small case study using problem-based learning (PBL) as a teaching and learning strategy in a cultural awareness module, which forms part of a pre-registration diploma in nursing course.The study was carried out using a qualitative research methodology. It aimed to describe and explore 20 diplomat student nurses and their lecturers’ experience of undertaking PBL. The categories that emerged from the analysis were: knowledge development and PBL process. A selection of these categories and their sub-categories are described and discussed in relation to the literature on problem-based learning.The study concluded that undergoing PBL as a teaching and learning strategy had positive outcomes for the students. Prior knowledge was utilised in knowledge development in relation to the problem and was seen as beneficial. Students reported that they felt more confident and used the knowledge gained to care for patients’ cultural needs in practice. Students also identified lack of knowledge amongst staff in the clinical area in relation to cultural awareness. There were however some challenges in the transition to a PBL strategy from the perspective of the students and lecturers. Issues that were found to be difficult include the change to a different teaching and learning strategy, the implications of self-direction for the student and the role of the facilitator as a non-directive guide. The study recommends that the findings may be of use for other nurse educators implementing PBL as a teaching and learning strategy.     

Students and faculty perceptions of standards-based grading for clinical education

Designing safe and effective student clinical courses is an essential component of nursing education. A variety of approaches have been used to measure student achievement of clinical competencies. Standards-based grading (SBG) is a unique approach to student assessment and clinical course grading that has been used in Higher Education to promote student-centered learning, application, and prioritization, and of course, learning outcomes. At our institution, a mixed-method pilot and follow-up study were conducted to examine student and faculty attitudes and experiences concerning the incorporation of SBG in a nursing clinical capstone course. The results of our study found that students and faculty felt that SBG effectively measured student learning, provided clear grading expectations, increased student motivation, improved course grading consistency, and minimized conflict between students and faculty. Overall, students and faculty preferred SBG as compared to a traditional-points based grading system.     

Using enquiry in learning: from vision to reality in higher education

This paper reports on the contribution of six nurse educators to embed enquiry-led learning in a pre-registration nursing programme. Their focus was to evaluate student and facilitator perspectives of a hybrid model of problem-based learning, a form of enquiry-based learning and to focus on facilitators' perceptions of its longer-term utility with large student groups. Problem-based learning is an established learning strategy in healthcare internationally; however, insufficient evidence of its effectiveness with large groups of pre-registration students exists. Fourth Generation Evaluation was used, applying the Nominal Group Technique and Focus Group interviews, for data collection. In total, four groups representing different branches of pre-registration students (n = 121) and 15 facilitators participated. Students identified seven strengths and six areas for development related to problem-based learning. Equally, analysis of facilitators' discussions revealed several themes related to strengths and challenges. The consensus was that using enquiry aided the development of independent learning and encouraged deeper exploration of nursing and allied subject material. However, problems and frustrations were identified in relation to large numbers of groups, group dynamics, room and library resources and personal development. The implications of these findings for longer-term utility with large student groups are discussed.     

Developing a professional identity: student nurses in the workplace

This analysis of the academic and student discourse about learning in the practicum in one Australian pre-registration Bachelor of Nursing course is part of a larger study examining the professional identity of undergraduate students in three professional groups: nursing, teaching and engineering. The focus group discussion of six student nurses reveals that the theories learned in the classroom are only partially useful preparation for the relationships required to work as a nurse in a people-laden workplace; students struggle to create meaning about practices that are not consistent with classroom theory; and students require support as they develop an identity of a nurse through the embodiment of practice work. The findings from this group support the view that the traditional approach to learning, as expressed in the documentation for the final practicum experience, where knowledge is certain, context-free, and disciplinary or subject focused, is insufficient to assist student readiness for the world of work. Recommendations emerging from this analysis are related to the university and provides some evidence for others teaching in nursing programs to reconsider their practices.     

在护理学专业开设医学人文课程的实践与体会

目的为提高护生的护理软技能,在护理学专业开设《医学文化概论》和《医学沟通学》两门医学人文课程。方法2010-2011年对成都医学院435名护理本科生进行了《医学文化概论》和《医学沟通学》的课程教学,均为专业必修课,课程总学时均为36学时,教学目标包括知识、能力、素质三个方面,采用同事评价、教师自我评价、专家评价以及学生评价等4种方式对两门课程的教学质量进行综合评估。结果护生对两门课程的教学内容设计、教学案例选择与应用、教学内容实用性、思考题与讨论题及教学方法的满意度较高(满意率与基本满意率达到96%以上),但是对教材规范性与教学目标一致性及实践实训内容安排的满意度较低(不满意率超过20%)。结论对护理专业学生开设医学人文课程,是提高护生护理软技能的有效途径,而周密设计、注重过程及专业导向并不断反馈是保证教学效果的重要环节。     

‘Sometimes your safety goes a bit by the wayside’ … exploring occupational health and safety (OHS) with student nurses

Because nursing is a high risk profession in terms of occupational health and safety (OHS), the topic of OHS is an important component of student nurse education and practice. Seeking ways to enhance curricular content and foster student health, safety and wellbeing is an ongoing pursuit. This pilot study explored nursing student perspectives about OHS in the clinical setting to develop an understanding of student views that could enlighten teaching about this topic within the undergraduate nursing course. Focus groups were held with pre-registration student nurses in two discrete cohort levels (first and third year). Themes were identified from the focus group discussion about trust, knowledge and responsibility. The students demonstrated a sound grasp of clinical hazards and associated administrative controls. Strengthening student awareness of higher order controls and their evaluation would augment their knowledge of legislative requirements. Students may benefit from learning about a risk management approach to OHS which would provide them with a structured basis for problem solving. This may assist them with clinical reasoning about health and safety issues and empower them in aspects of self-care.