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The lecture as a teaching method in modern nurse education
Nurse Education Today
|August 1, 1990
Summary
The lecture remains a valuable teaching method for nurse educators. It can effectively complement modern student-centered approaches in nursing education.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Pedagogy
Background:
- The lecture is a traditional method for knowledge dissemination in nursing education.
- Contemporary educational paradigms emphasize student-centered and experiential learning.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the continued relevance of the lecture as a teaching method for nurse educators.
- To explore the integration of lectures with modern pedagogical approaches.
Main Methods:
- Literature review and critical analysis of existing teaching methodologies in nursing.
- Argumentative essay based on the author's perspective and field observations.
Main Results:
- The lecture, despite pressures, retains practical utility in the nurse educator's toolkit.
- Lectures can be harmoniously integrated with student-centered and experiential learning methods.
Conclusions:
- The lecture is a viable and complementary teaching strategy in nursing education.
- Nurse educators can effectively utilize lectures alongside innovative teaching techniques without compromising educational quality.
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