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ROPES: an experiential learning activity for leadership skills
M K Kirkpatrick1, S Brown, D Koldjeski
1Adult Health Nursing, East Carolina University, Greenville, North Carolina, USA.
Nurse Educator
|January 7, 1998
Summary
The ROPES program, adapted from OUTWARD Bound, effectively teaches leadership skills through challenging, experiential activities. Participants develop trust, confidence, and teamwork in this nursing leadership course.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Experiential Learning
- Leadership Development
Background:
- OUTWARD Bound is a renowned outdoor management training program.
- The ROPES program is adapted from OUTWARD Bound for educational purposes.
- Experiential learning utilizes challenging activities to foster personal growth and skill development.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the effectiveness of the ROPES program in teaching leadership skills.
- To assess the impact of ROPES activities on nursing students' leadership development.
- To determine if ROPES is a suitable instructional method for a senior nursing leadership course.
Main Methods:
- The ROPES program, incorporating experiential learning and problem-solving tasks, was implemented.
- Participants engaged in specific challenging activities designed to foster teamwork and personal limits.
- The effectiveness of ROPES as a teaching method was assessed within a senior nursing leadership course.
Main Results:
- ROPES activities were found to be an effective instructional method.
- Participants demonstrated development in trust, self-confidence, communication, and leadership skills.
- The program facilitated learning through accomplishment of challenging tasks and teamwork.
Conclusions:
- The ROPES program is an effective method for teaching leadership in nursing.
- Experiential learning through ROPES promotes essential leadership qualities.
- ROPES offers a valuable approach to developing future nursing leaders.
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