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Child health nurses' perceptions of enquiry-based learning.
1Child Health Division, Southampton University.
British Journal of Nursing (Mark Allen Publishing)
|March 2, 2002
Summary
Child branch nursing students reported overall satisfaction with enquiry-based learning (EBL). However, some concerns were raised, highlighting potential challenges for nurse educators and mentors implementing this teaching method.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Pedagogical Methods
Background:
- Enquiry-based learning (EBL) is widely adopted in preregistration nursing curricula.
- EBL utilizes real-life client scenarios to enhance student learning in contemporary nursing settings.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate child branch nursing students' experiences with enquiry-based learning (EBL) over a 3-year period.
- To identify student satisfaction levels and concerns regarding EBL in nursing education.
Main Methods:
- An evaluative study involving 12 child branch nursing students during their final EBL session.
- Nominal group technique was employed to quantitatively analyze student reflections on EBL.
Main Results:
- Students expressed overall satisfaction with the enquiry-based learning (EBL) method.
- Identified concerns with EBL have implications for nurse educators and clinical placement mentors.
Conclusions:
- Enquiry-based learning (EBL) is generally well-received by nursing students.
- Addressing student-raised concerns is crucial for optimizing EBL implementation and effectiveness in nursing education.