Students' perceptions of clinical teaching and learning strategies: A Pakistani perspective

Basnama Ayaz Khan, Fauziya Ali, Nilofar Vazir, Rubina Barolia, Seema Rehan

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Abstract

The complexity of the health care environment is increasing with the explosion of technology, coupled with the issues of patients' access, equity, time efficiency, and cost containment. Nursing education must focus on means that enable students to develop the processes of active learning, problem-solving, and critical thinking, in order to enable them to deal with the complexities.This study aims at identifying the nursing students' perceptions about the effectiveness of utilized teaching and learning strategies of clinical education, in improving students' knowledge, skills, and attitudes. A descriptive cross sectional study design was utilized using both qualitative and quantitative approaches. Data were collected from 74 students, using a questionnaire that was developed for the purpose of the study and analyzed using descriptive and non-parametric statistics.The findings revealed that demonstration was the most effective strategy for improving students' skills; reflection, for improving attitudes; and problem based learning and concept map for improving their knowledge. Students' responses to open-ended questions confirmed the effectiveness of these strategies in improving their learning outcomes. Recommendations have been provided based on the findings.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)85-90
Number of pages6
JournalNurse Education Today
Volume32
Issue number1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Jan 2012

Keywords

  • Mix methods research
  • Student nurses perspectives
  • Teaching and learning strategies

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