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Debate as a Teaching Strategy in Nursing.
Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing
|May 28, 2021
Summary
Debate is a valuable nursing education strategy that boosts critical thinking skills. However, educators must carefully consider its limitations and best practices for effective implementation.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Pedagogy
- Healthcare Professional Development
Background:
- Critical thinking is essential for safe and effective nursing practice.
- Traditional teaching methods may not fully develop higher-order thinking skills.
- Innovative strategies are needed to enhance nursing students' analytical abilities.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the utility of debate as a pedagogical tool in nursing education.
- To identify the benefits and drawbacks of using debate in nursing curricula.
- To provide guidance on evaluating debates and selecting appropriate topics.
Main Methods:
- Literature review on debate in educational settings.
- Analysis of debate's application in nursing pedagogy.
- Discussion of practical considerations for implementation.
Main Results:
- Debate effectively promotes critical thinking, argumentation, and knowledge synthesis in nursing students.
- Potential challenges include time constraints, student engagement, and assessment difficulties.
- Careful topic selection and structured evaluation are crucial for maximizing benefits.
Conclusions:
- Debate offers significant advantages for developing critical thinking in nursing education.
- Addressing limitations through strategic planning enhances its effectiveness.
- Debate should be considered as a viable teaching strategy in nursing programs.
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