Keywords

active learning, action research, collaborative learning, nursing education, teaching strategies

Authors

1. Schoening, Anne M. PhD, RN, CNE
2. Selde, M. Susan MS
3. Goodman, Joely T. MSN, RN
4. Tow, Joyce C. PhD, APRN, WHNP-BC
5. Selig, Cindy L. DNP, APRN, RNC-OB, CPLC
6. Wichman, Chris PhD
7. Cosimano, Amy EdD, RN
8. Galt, Kimberly A. PhD, PharmD, FNAP, FASHP

Abstract

This study evaluated learning outcomes and student perceptions of collaborative learning in an undergraduate nursing program. Participants in this 3-phase action research study included students enrolled in a traditional and an accelerated nursing program. The number of students who passed the unit examination was not significantly different between the 3 phases. Students had positive and negative perceptions about the use of collaborative learning.