A Systematic Process for Evaluating Teaching Methods in Nursing Education

Area of Science:

• Nursing Education
• Educational Assessment
• Evidence-Based Practice

Background:

• The literature lacks a well-defined, evidence-based process for evaluating teaching methods in nursing education.
• Nurse educators often lack knowledge of evidence-based methodologies for evaluating teaching effectiveness, relying instead on global student success metrics.

Purpose of the Study:

• To propose and demonstrate an 8-step evidence-based process for evaluating the effectiveness of teaching methods in nursing education.
• To provide a systematic framework for assessing teaching methodologies beyond general student outcomes.

Main Methods:

• An 8-step evidence-based evaluation process was developed.
• The process was applied and demonstrated using simulation learning experiences in two advanced practice nursing courses.

Main Results:

• The 8-step evaluation process proved effective in assessing teaching methods within a graduate nursing education program.
• The systematic evaluation demonstrated its utility in a real-world educational setting.

Conclusions:

• The proposed 8-step evaluation process is adaptable for all levels of nursing education.
• Systematic evaluation of teaching methods can improve student engagement and achievement of learning objectives.