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A proposed framework for teaching and evaluating critical thinking in nursing

P Dexter1, M Applegate, J Backer

  • 1Indiana University School of Nursing, Indianapolis 46202-5107, USA.

Journal of Professional Nursing : Official Journal of the American Association of Colleges of Nursing
|May 1, 1997
PubMed
Summary

This study introduces a practical framework for nursing faculty to teach and evaluate critical thinking, addressing a gap in theoretical literature. It operationalizes key components for better student and faculty understanding in nursing education.

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Area of Science:

  • Nursing Education
  • Cognitive Science

Background:

  • National League for Nursing mandates critical thinking as an explicit outcome in nursing education.
  • Existing literature on teaching critical thinking is largely theoretical, lacking practical application for faculty.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present a foundational framework for teaching and evaluating critical thinking in nursing education.
  • To operationalize critical thinking components for practical use by faculty and students.

Main Methods:

  • Development of a framework by a faculty task force at Indiana University School of Nursing.
  • Utilizing a conceptual definition of critical thinking informed by interdisciplinary experts.
  • Focusing on operational definitions for six core components: interpretation, analysis, evaluation, inference, explanation, and self-regulation.

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Main Results:

  • A practical framework for teaching and evaluating critical thinking has been developed.
  • The framework operationalizes critical thinking components, making them more accessible for educational settings.
  • Assumptions include the universality of rational thinking principles across educational levels and the utility of operational definitions.

Conclusions:

  • The developed framework offers a practical approach to integrating critical thinking instruction and assessment in nursing programs.
  • Operationalizing critical thinking enhances faculty and student comprehension and application.
  • This framework addresses the need for evidence-based, practical tools in nursing education to meet accreditation standards.