Keywords

Evidence-Based Practice, Integrative Literature Review, Nurse Educators, Teaching Strategies

 

Authors

  1. Breytenbach, Cecile
  2. ten Ham-Baloyi, Wilma
  3. Jordan, Portia J.

Abstract

AIM: The aim of the study was to explore and describe the best available literature on evidence-based teaching strategies that can be used by nurse educators.

 

BACKGROUND: Evidence-based teaching strategies in nursing education are fundamental to promote an in-depth understanding of information. Although some teaching strategies for nurse educators were identified, no integrative literature review was found summarizing the best teaching strategies for nurse educators.

 

METHOD: Integrative literature review.

 

RESULTS: Sixteen studies were included encompassing eight teaching strategies (e-learning, concept mapping, Internet-based learning, web-based learning, gaming, problem-based learning, case studies, and evidence-based learning). Of these, three (concept mapping, Internet-based learning, and evidence-based learning) significantly increased student knowledge.

 

CONCLUSION: All teaching strategies increased knowledge in some way, indicating that faculties should use a variety of teaching strategies. However, more research is needed to compare the impact of a variety of teaching strategies and the best use of different teaching strategies.