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Student and Educator Evaluation of the Five-Minute Peer Writing Activity
Andrew J Richards1, Zachary Hall
1Author Affiliations: School of Nursing, Southern Adventist University, Collegedale, Tennessee (Dr Richards); and Department of Psychology, Southern Adventist University, Collegedale, Tennessee (Mr Hall).
Nurse Educator
|February 25, 2025
Summary
The Five-Minute Peer Writing Activity (FMPWA) significantly boosts student grades, engagement, and satisfaction. This innovative classroom assessment technique is effective for nursing students and educators.
Area of Science:
- Educational Psychology
- Nursing Education
Background:
- Educators seek practical and engaging classroom assessment techniques (CATs).
- Many existing CATs engage students at lower cognitive levels.
- The Five-Minute Peer Writing Activity (FMPWA) was developed to enhance engagement.
Purpose of the Study:
- Compare the FMPWA with the One-Minute Paper (OMP) CAT.
- Evaluate student grades, engagement, and satisfaction.
- Assess FMPWA effectiveness and acceptability among nurse educators.
Main Methods:
- Nursing students participated in both OMP and FMPWA.
- Students rated their engagement and satisfaction with each CAT.
- Nurse educators experienced both CATs and completed a survey.
Main Results:
- The FMPWA demonstrated a statistically significant increase in student grades.
- Student engagement and satisfaction scores were higher with the FMPWA.
- Educators reported increased engagement, satisfaction, and likelihood to adopt FMPWA.
Conclusions:
- The FMPWA is an effective strategy for engaging nursing students.
- This innovative CAT improves academic performance and student experience.
Keywords:
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