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Gwo-Jen Hwang1, Pei-Yu Cheng2, Ching-Yi Chang3
1Graduate Institute of Digital Learning and Education, National Taiwan University of Science and Technology, Taipei, Taiwan; Graduate Institute of Educational Information and Measurement, National Taichung University of Education, Taichung, Taiwan; Yuan Ze University, Taoyuan City, Taiwan.
Generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) in nursing education improves critical thinking and problem-solving skills. This AI-guided approach enhances learning outcomes and reduces cognitive load for students designing older adult activities.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare
- Geriatric Care
Background:
- Generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) tools like ChatGPT are increasingly used in education for curriculum development.
- Effective question generation is crucial for knowledge acquisition, yet evidence on teaching GenAI for this skill is limited.
- Empirical data on improving students' complex problem-solving abilities using GenAI is scarce.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the integration of GenAI in geriatric nursing classes for designing older adult activities.
- To educate students on posing clear questions and identifying suitable activities for older adults using GenAI.
- To assess the impact of a GenAI-guided prompt-based learning approach on student skills.
Main Methods:
- Mixed-method study design incorporating quantitative and qualitative analysis.
- Implementation of a GenAI-guided prompt-based learning approach in a geriatric nursing class.
- Involved 56 first-year undergraduate nursing students.
Main Results:
- The GenAI-guided approach significantly improved students' critical thinking, metacognition, and problem-solving tendencies.
- Students demonstrated enhanced question generation performance via prompts.
- Participants reported tasks as easier to complete with less cognitive effort.
Conclusions:
- Nursing students using the GenAI-guided approach showed superior performance in cognitive network analysis dimensions (clarity, relevance, complexity, precision, engagement).
- Integrating GenAI prompts effectively improves student learning outcomes in geriatric nursing.
- GenAI prompts reduce metacognitive load and aid in solving learning problems for nursing students.
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