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Research on teaching methods.

M H Oermann

    NLN Publications
    |January 1, 1990
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Multimedia and computer-assisted instruction (CAI) are effective teaching methods in nursing education, comparable to traditional lectures. Further research is needed to optimize these strategies and understand learner characteristics for improved knowledge retention and critical thinking skills.

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    Area of Science:

    • Nursing Education
    • Instructional Technology
    • Educational Psychology

    Background:

    • Traditional teaching methods in nursing education include lectures and discussions.
    • Nontraditional methods like multimedia and computer-assisted instruction (CAI) are increasingly explored.
    • Existing research provides a basis for evaluating these diverse teaching strategies.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To review and synthesize findings on various teaching methods in nursing education.
    • To identify the effectiveness of multimedia and CAI compared to traditional instruction.
    • To highlight areas for future research in nursing pedagogy.

    Main Methods:

    • Categorization of research into studies on media, CAI, and other nontraditional strategies.
    • Analysis of findings regarding cognitive learning, knowledge retention, and performance.

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  • Review of learner attitudes and methodological limitations in existing studies.

    • Main Results:

    • Multimedia and CAI are as effective as traditional lectures for cognitive learning and retention.
    • Learner attitudes towards new technologies are generally positive, but novelty effects and control limitations exist.
    • Significant gaps remain in research on experimental methods, problem-solving, clinical judgment, and diagnostic reasoning.

    Conclusions:

    • Multimedia and CAI are viable alternatives to traditional nursing instruction.
    • Future research should focus on learner characteristics, teaching method variables, and optimal learning conditions.
    • There is a critical need to develop and evaluate strategies for teaching critical thinking and diagnostic reasoning in nursing.