How to Flip the Classroom to Improve Learner Engagement

Area of Science:

• Nursing Education
• Professional Development
• Adult Learning Theory

Background:

• Effective nursing professional development is challenging.
• Meeting diverse learner needs is crucial.
• Promoting critical thinking and clinical application is a goal.

Purpose of the Study:

• To explore the successful implementation of the flipped classroom model in nursing professional development.
• To provide exemplars of flipped classroom strategies.
• To offer recommendations for successful implementation.

Main Methods:

• Implementation of the flipped classroom model at a large Midwestern teaching hospital.
• Description of prework components.
• Utilization of active learning strategies.

Main Results:

• Successful implementation of the flipped classroom model.
• Demonstrated application of flipped classroom exemplars.
• Provided recommendations for practice.

Conclusions:

• The flipped classroom is an effective strategy for nursing professional development.
• This model can address challenges in learner engagement and skill application.
• Further exploration of implementation strategies is warranted.