Toward evidence-based teaching: evaluating the effectiveness of two teaching strategies in an associate degree nursing program☆1
Abstract
The need for evidence-based teaching has become an important ideology for nurse educators who are frequently encouraged to expand their teaching strategies based on recent advances in technology and student learning styles. Traditional lecture is often preferred by students, yet the literature encourages case study methodology for the development of critical thinking. A pilot study was conducted comparing learning outcomes using two different teaching strategies: lecture and case study instruction. Recommendations for using case study as a teaching methodology are offered.
aThomas Jefferson University School of Nursing, Danville, PA 17822-0403, USA
bGeisinger Medical Center, Danville, PA 17822-0403, USA
Corresponding author. Thomas Jefferson University-School of Nursing, Nursing Education Center – Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, PA 17822-0403. Tel.: +1 570 271 8008; fax: +1 570 271 5657.
☆ Grant support: Evaluating the effectiveness of teaching strategies—Case study versus traditional lecture. Thomas Jefferson University, College of Health Professions, Jefferson School of Nursing (research funding $1,700).
1 Presentation: Some of the research data are being presented on a poster at the National Organization for Associate Degree Nursing meeting in November 14–16, 2008 in Myrtle Beach, SC.
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