Novel Use of Experiential Learning in an Online Doctor of Philosophy Theory Course
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 21455727 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Teresa M Stephens (0000-0001-6947-8027), Sharon E Bigger (0000-0001-6859-6697), Sharon Bigger, Linda Cabage, Robyn Tobias, Robyn B Tobias |
| Year | 2021 |
| Volume | 60 |
| Issue | 7 |
| Pages | 391-393 |
| Publication date | 2021-07-01 |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Journal of Nursing Education (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0148-4834 • E-ISSN: 1938-2421 |
| Publisher | SLACK, Inc (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.3928/01484834-20210616-05 |
| PMID | 34232810 |
| OpenAlex | W3178289681 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 1 |
| References cited | 11 |
BACKGROUND: Due to their abstract nature and lack of real-world application, theory development and testing are often difficult concepts for PhD students to embrace, especially within a virtual learning environment. Although experiential learning is a preferred method, there is a lack of evidence regarding its use in online PhD programs. METHOD: Four PhD nursing students enrolled in a Foundations of Theory course participated in an innovative experiential learning project designed to introduce the process of theory development and testing. Participants, led by a faculty-researcher, tested the applicability of a conceptual model using the Framework Method with the diary of a Holocaust survivor. RESULTS: This experience increased the learners' understanding and appreciation of theory development and testing processes as they relate to the nurse scientist's role. CONCLUSION
Experiential learning · Learning theory · Medical education · Pedagogy · Process (computing) · Socialization · Computer Science · Medicine · Nursing education and management · Problem and Project Based Learning · Psychology · Simulation-Based Education in Healthcare · Social Psychology
| Citations per year | 0.33 |
|---|---|
| Citation span | 2023 - 2023 (1) |
| Highly cited | No |