Engaging Students through Active Learning Strategies: Thinking Outside the Box

TLDRThis session is about the importance of active learning strategies to engage nursing students and promote critical thinking skills. It discusses various active learning strategies for different classroom sizes and explores opportunities for preceptor clinical experiences. The session also covers how to create student debriefing opportunities in all learning environments. The goal is to empower nurse educators to think differently and enhance student engagement.

Key insights

👩‍🏫Active learning strategies promote improved student achievement and critical thinking skills.

🌟Engaging students in their learning process prepares them for complex patient care situations.

💡NCLEX and future nursing practice require students to apply critical knowledge and clinical judgment.

💻Active learning strategies can be adapted for online learning environments.

🔄Flipped classrooms and preceptor clinical experiences enhance student learning and preparation for practice.

Q&A

Why is active learning important for nursing education?

Active learning strategies improve student achievement and critical thinking skills, allowing students to better apply knowledge in complex patient care situations.

Can active learning be applied to online learning environments?

Yes, active learning strategies can be adapted for online learning, providing opportunities for student engagement and application of knowledge.

How can preceptor clinical experiences benefit nursing students?

Preceptor clinical experiences offer students the chance to work directly with experienced nurses, enhancing their clinical skills and preparing them for future practice.

What is the role of debriefing in student learning?

Debriefing allows students to reflect on their learning experiences, identify areas for improvement, and enhance their clinical judgment and decision-making skills.

Are active learning strategies applicable to all classroom sizes?

Yes, active learning strategies can be tailored to fit classrooms of all sizes, providing opportunities for student engagement and participation.

Timestamped Summary

00:01Introduction and gratitude for attending the session.

02:00Importance of active learning strategies in nursing education.

05:16Benefits of active learning, improved achievement, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.

08:29Challenges and resistance in implementing active learning strategies.

12:40Adapting active learning strategies for online environments.

16:40Moving beyond acute care and exploring preceptor clinical opportunities.

21:50Debriefing as a method for student reflection and improvement.

25:20Breakout sessions to plan class activities using active learning strategies.

29:40Incorporating active learning strategies in clinical settings.

33:50Exploring debriefing methods in various learning environments.

38:00Closing remarks and Q&A session.