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Understanding learning styles. Implications for staff development educators
J S Morse1, J Oberer, J A Dobbins
1Children Services Division, Matheny School and Hospital, Peapack, New Jersey, USA.
Journal of Nursing Staff Development : JNSD
|July 14, 1998
Summary
Understanding diverse learning styles in registered nurses (RNs) is crucial. This study reviews assessment tools to improve staff development for RNs.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Adult Learning Theory
Background:
- Registered nurses (RNs) exhibit diverse learning preferences.
- Effective staff development requires understanding these varied learning styles.
- Tailoring educational strategies enhances professional growth for nurses.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide information for understanding diverse learning styles among RNs.
- To present various learning-style assessment tools.
- To emphasize instruments addressing multiple learning-style constructs.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of learning-style assessment tools.
- Analysis of instruments measuring multiple learning-style constructs.
- Discussion of implications for staff development.
Main Results:
- Several learning-style assessment tools are available for RNs.
- Instruments measuring multiple constructs offer a comprehensive approach.
- Understanding learning styles is key for effective staff development.
Conclusions:
- Staff development educators should utilize validated learning-style instruments.
- Tailoring education to RN learning styles improves outcomes.
- Further research into the impact of learning-style-based interventions is warranted.
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