Abstract
Background: Teaching research to undergraduate nursing students is a challenging experience for nurse educators as it is viewed as complex and boring by students. Method: A number of engaging learning activities were created to meet the challenges of teaching research to millennial students and these were designed around student characteristics. Results: The teaching and learning strategies were effective in engaging students in understanding research. The activities were fun, exciting and experiential students took ownership of their learning. Conclusion: It is important to consider student characteristics and learning styles as well as their past experiences when designing teaching and learning activities.
Highlights
Teaching research is one of the most challenging subjects for educators in various disciplines due to the complexity of theoretical concepts
There is some debate as to whether this may be due to how research is taught by faculty and this has led to the emergence of innovative teaching and learning strategies, to break barriers and equip students with the knowledge, skills and confidence to become research literate
Student characteristics should be carefully considered when planning learning strategies so that activities can be tailored to their needs which may yield better results [7]
Summary
Teaching research is one of the most challenging subjects for educators in various disciplines due to the complexity of theoretical concepts. Results: The teaching and learning strategies were effective in engaging students in understanding research. Conclusion: It is important to consider student characteristics and learning styles as well as their past experiences when designing teaching and learning activities.
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