The effectiveness of mind mapping as an active learning strategy among associate degree nursing students
There is a significant need for faculty to move away from the traditional teacher-centered educational approach and increase implementation of an active, student-centered, learning environment. Creating learning experiences that facilitate reflection, knowledge building, problem solving, inquiry, and critical thinking is vital. Using mind maps as an active learning strategy is an innovative technique to facilitate student learning. Students can illustrate a vision, exhibit their contextual knowledge and creativity, and make associations about a central theme during this activity. (Source: Teaching and Learning in Nursing)
Source: Teaching and Learning in Nursing - April 1, 2015 Category: Nursing Authors: Annemarie Rosciano Source Type: research
Test item writing: 3Cs for successful tests
Developing a quality test is a challenge for even the most seasoned educator. Creating examination questions that assess learning is both an art and a science. The art is the ability to paint a picture of a clinical experience using clear, concise language that will assess the student's ability to apply concepts learned. The science is equally challenging. The science of examination development includes creating a logical, ordered road map for testing and utilizing data to continually enhance the quality of tests. (Source: Teaching and Learning in Nursing)
Source: Teaching and Learning in Nursing - April 1, 2015 Category: Nursing Authors: Tim Bristol, Anne Liners Brett Tags: Educate, Excite, Engage Source Type: research
President's message
At this time, we are all in the midst of teaching in our respective semesters, quarters or sessions. Hopefully this season will bring you color and new growth. As nurse educators, we constantly develop as we persevere with changes in nursing practice and the educational arena. In addition, we nurture our students and help them to reach their goal of becoming nurses. I love being a nurse educator. This role allows me to be at the bedside caring for patients and also to teach and influence future nurses. (Source: Teaching and Learning in Nursing)
Source: Teaching and Learning in Nursing - April 1, 2015 Category: Nursing Authors: Patricia Smart Source Type: research
Creatively placed stepping stones
I “almost” have waterfront property on the Eastern Shore of Maryland. The Chesapeake Bay is beautiful, but gaining access to the shore line from my home was quite difficult at one time. The embankment leading to the shore line has a very slippery slope. Even my very enthusiastic yellow Labrador, “Tide,” was forced to slow down and maneuver very carefully to enter his beloved bay safely. Often, it just seemed too hard (and risky) to play “fetch” or drag down a kayak for some real fun in the water. (Source: Teaching and Learning in Nursing)
Source: Teaching and Learning in Nursing - April 1, 2015 Category: Nursing Authors: Judith Stetson Source Type: research
Editorial Board
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Source: Teaching and Learning in Nursing - April 1, 2015 Category: Nursing Source Type: research
