"The purpose of this study was to determine: (1) if a predominate learning style and learning preference existed for a select group of junior and senior baccalaureate degree nursing students, and (2) if there were differences between the two groups in their predominant learning styles and learning preferences. A total of 49 junior and 80 senior nursing students completed the Gregorc Style Delineator, the Wells' Learning Preference Survey and a demographic questionnaire. Though there were no reported statistical significance between the two groups of nursing students in their learning style preferences, the junior students preferred the Concrete Sequential (n=20, 42.6%) and Abstract Random (n=18, 38.3%) learning styles, while the senior students preferred the Abstract Random (n=29, 39.7%)and Concrete Sequential (n=25, 34.2%) learning styles. The learning methods preferred by the entire group of nursing students were drill and practice (n=106, 82.2%), television/movies (n=103, 79.8%), group discussion (n=95, 73.7%), and short lecture with question and answer (n=95, 73.7%). There was a statistically significant difference between junior and senior students on four of the twelve learning preferences. Juniors showed a significantly higher preference over the seniors for learning through groups with discussion (Tau=.20, p=.02), lectures (Tau=.16, p=.04) and slide/filmstrips with audiotapes (Tau=.21, p=.01). The seniors demonstrated a significantly higher preference over juniors for games as a method of learning (Tau=.21, p=.02). Suggestions for further study include a longitudinal study design which could incorporate manipulation of teaching strategies"--Document.

Because students learn in different ways, teachers adapt curricula to diverse learning styles. This book presents state-of-the-art research and information on how to use learning-style based instruction in teaching and professional development for nurse and allied health educators.

Innovative Teaching Strategies in Nursing and Related Health Professions, Sixth Edition is focused on providing in-depth coverage around teaching, learning and evaluation strategies for Nurse Educators and health professionals. The text addresses different styles of learning, diversity in the classroom and critical thinking. Creative and innovative strategies and techniques are woven throughout the text with an emphasis on the importance of simulation in the classroom. The authors bring key concepts to life by including specific examples and suggestions for how to implement teaching strategies, how to identify types of learners as well as how to predict potential issues or challenges with each strategy. The Sixth Edition addresses specific teaching-learning strategies for traditional classroom settings, the clinical arena, and through the use of technology for both web-based and virtual simulation. The new edition focuses on the strategy behind the use of technology to help the students understand how it helps to promote learning and engagement. Innovative Teaching Strategies in Nursing and Related Health Professions, Sixth Edition is appropriate for all graduate level courses for health professions educators. A unique quality of this text is that it can be used in any health professions program other than nursing. No other Health professions education text acknowledges fields other than nursing. This text is widely used by students who practice and teach in a variety of health professions and is viewed as an integral resource for their professional development. Key Features: - Provides specific examples and suggestions for how or when to use particular teaching strategies according to type of learner in the classroom - Addresses trends in health care and education of health professionals (Reference is made to the 2003 report from the Institute of Medicine on health professions education. Examples throughout point to the changing nature of patient care and show how to prepare students to practice in diverse settings) - Discusses the use of Library Resources - Includes coverage of the education of health professionals New to this Edition: Clinical Reasoning Research and teaching the strategies of searching written by a Research Librarian Innovation of new teaching methods and technologies Emphasis on simulation Extensive revision of Concept Mapping chapter along with information on how to grade a student’s map Teaching preparation and the use of resources Synchronous Learning