Using seminars as a teaching method in undergraduate nurse education

Area of Science:

• Nursing Education
• Pedagogy in Higher Education

Background:

• Undergraduate nurse education requires effective teaching strategies.
• Person-centered practice is a key concept in contemporary nursing.
• The 6Cs framework (Compassion, Communication, Courage, Competence, Commitment, and Courage) underpins modern healthcare values.

Purpose of the Study:

• To explore the effectiveness of seminars as a teaching method in undergraduate nurse education.
• To detail the format and application of seminars within a specific learning unit.
• To demonstrate how seminars support student-centered learning and personal development.

Main Methods:

• Description of seminar format within a year 1 "person-centered practice" learning unit.
• Utilization of diverse student-centered activities: discussion, group work, independent learning, technology integration.
• Application of constructive alignment principles from curriculum design to evaluation.

Main Results:

• Seminars foster informed, self-motivated, and curious learners.
• A variety of learning approaches within seminars support student understanding and academic growth.
• Seminars effectively integrate teaching, learning, and assessment strategies.

Conclusions:

• Seminars are a valuable pedagogical tool in undergraduate nursing.
• Student-centered activities within seminars promote essential learning outcomes.
• Constructive alignment ensures a cohesive and effective seminar-based learning experience.