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Using improvisational theater to teach genetics concepts.

Patricia Newcomb1, Kris Riddlesperger

  • 1Genetics Translational Research Lab, University of Texas, Arlington, TX 76019, USA. pnewcombfellow@gmail.com

Nurse Educator
|September 11, 2007
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Nursing education struggles to integrate genetics. Improvisational theater offers an effective and engaging method for teaching genetic concepts to undergraduate nursing students, enhancing their learning experience.

Area of Science:

  • Nursing Education
  • Genetics in Healthcare
  • Curriculum Development

Background:

  • Nursing leaders have advocated for increased genetics content in undergraduate curricula for decades.
  • Integrating essential genetics knowledge into packed nursing programs presents ongoing challenges.
  • The rapid expansion of genetic science necessitates innovative teaching approaches.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe a novel strategy for assessing genetics content within a nursing curriculum.
  • To provide a stimulating and effective learning opportunity for students regarding genetics.
  • To evaluate the efficacy and student acceptance of using improvisational theater for genetics education.

Main Methods:

  • A case report detailing an innovative teaching and assessment strategy.

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  • Utilizing improvisational theater as the primary pedagogical tool.
  • Assessing student engagement and learning outcomes related to genetic concepts.

    • Main Results:

    • Improvisational theater proved to be an effective strategy for teaching genetic concepts.
    • Students demonstrated positive acceptance of this innovative teaching method.
    • The approach successfully addressed the challenge of integrating genetics into the curriculum.

    Conclusions:

    • Improvisational theater is a viable and effective method for genetics education in nursing.
    • This strategy enhances student learning and engagement with complex genetic topics.
    • Innovative methods are crucial for updating nursing curricula with essential genetics content.