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Collaborative essay testing: group work that counts.

Peggy A Gallagher1

  • 1Saint Xavier University, USA. pgallagher@sxu.edu

International Journal of Nursing Education Scholarship
|December 4, 2009
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Collaborative essay testing in nursing education enhanced student critical thinking and teamwork. This teaching strategy fostered a positive learning environment, suggesting its value for future nursing curricula.

Area of Science:

  • Nursing Education
  • Group Dynamics
  • Pedagogical Strategies

Background:

  • Nursing practice heavily relies on teamwork and group collaboration.
  • Effective group process skills are essential for nursing students.
  • Collaborative essay testing is an under-documented teaching strategy in nursing literature.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore collaborative essay testing as a pedagogical approach in nursing education.
  • To assess nursing students' perceptions of collaborative testing.
  • To evaluate the impact of collaborative testing on critical thinking and teamwork.

Main Methods:

  • Nursing students participated in small groups to answer examination questions collaboratively.
  • A common set of answers was submitted by each group.

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  • Student feedback was collected through a follow-up survey.

    • Main Results:

    • Students reported collaborative testing as a positive experience.
    • Key benefits included enhanced critical thinking, increased knowledge confidence, and improved teamwork.
    • Faculty observed lively discussions and a collaborative atmosphere during testing.

    Conclusions:

    • Collaborative essay testing is a valuable teaching strategy for nursing students.
    • The approach positively impacts critical thinking, confidence, and teamwork skills.
    • Further integration of group process instruction and collaborative testing is recommended.