A Comparison of Student-Centered versus Traditional Methods of Teaching Basic Nursing Skills in a Learning Laboratory.

Jeffries, Pamela R.; Rew, Sandy; Cramer, Joni M.

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ERIC Number: EJ640357

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Publication Date: 2002

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A Comparison of Student-Centered versus Traditional Methods of Teaching Basic Nursing Skills in a Learning Laboratory.

Jeffries, Pamela R.; Rew, Sandy; Cramer, Joni M.

Nursing Education Perspectives, v23 n1 p14-19 Jan-Feb 2002

To learn surgical asepsis content, 70 nursing students used a student-centered interactive lab and 50 used textbooks, videotapes, and lecture-demonstrations. There were no differences in cognitive gains or ability to demonstrate the skills learned. The student-centered group was significantly more satisfied with their learning. (SK)

Descriptors: Conventional Instruction, Higher Education, Learning Laboratories, Nursing Education, Nursing Students, Pacing, Student Centered Curriculum

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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