Stone Soup: A Metaphor to Create an Inclusive Learning Environment Within Nursing Education

Area of Science:

• Nursing Education
• Pediatric Nursing
• Inclusive Pedagogy

Background:

• Designing inclusive learning environments is crucial for undergraduate nursing education.
• Specific focus on the pediatric nursing course context.

Purpose of the Study:

• To describe the design of an inclusive learning environment for undergraduate nursing students.
• To evaluate the impact of specific strategies on student experience and learning.

Main Methods:

• Implementation of the "Stone Soup" metaphor and visual cues representing class diversity.
• Voiced faculty commitment to learning and using individual student names.
• Integration of strategies throughout the semester.

Main Results:

• Positive student feedback via anonymous online survey.
• Enhanced understanding of culturally responsive nursing care.
• Strong sense of belonging and high value placed on diverse input in discussions.

Conclusions:

• The educational innovation shows promise for improving classroom participation.
• Fosters a sense of belonging across diverse student groups.
• Heightens student awareness and understanding of culturally responsive nursing care.