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Collaborative action research: implementation of cooperative learning.
Marilyn Smith-Stoner1, Mary E Molle
1California State University San Bernardino, San Bernardino, California, USA. mstoner@csusb.edu
The Journal of Nursing Education
|March 10, 2010
Summary
Nurse educators can enhance teaching by implementing structured cooperative learning. Preparing students with targeted activities is crucial for effective engagement and improved learning outcomes in nursing education.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Pedagogy
- Collaborative Learning
Background:
- Limited research exists on how nurse educators transform teaching methods.
- Innovation in teaching skills is essential for nurse educators.
- Classroom action research can address challenges in implementing new teaching strategies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe and analyze problems encountered during the implementation of cooperative learning in undergraduate nursing courses.
- To identify effective strategies for cooperative learning in nursing education.
- To address faculty-identified issues in teaching transformation.
Main Methods:
- Utilized a collaborative classroom action research approach.
- Conducted four cycles of action and reflection.
- Focused on implementing cooperative learning in two undergraduate nursing courses.
Main Results:
- Students initially struggled to understand the necessity of structured cooperative learning.
- Classroom setup and seating arrangements significantly impacted activity effectiveness.
- Highly structured activities and short, novel, targeted activities were most engaging for students.
- Student preparation for class activities is critical for successful cooperative learning.
Conclusions:
- Implementing cooperative learning in nursing education requires careful planning and student preparation.
- Faculty must adapt teaching methods based on student engagement and activity structure.
- Classroom action research provides valuable insights into pedagogical innovation in nursing.
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