Innovative Teaching Strategies Research Articles

OpenAI's ChatGPT Clinical Simulation: An Innovative Teaching Strategy for Clinical Nursing Education.

OpenAI's ChatGPT Clinical Simulation: An Innovative Teaching Strategy for Clinical Nursing Education.

Shaping the New Nurse Leader Generation: Strategies for Effective Leadership Development in the Postpandemic Era

The global pandemic has highlighted the indispensable role of effective leadership in navigating the complexities of healthcare. In response, the New York-Presbyterian Nursing Leadership Academy (NYP NLA) emerges as a transformative initiative, designed to fortify nurse leaders with the necessary competencies to thrive in a dynamic healthcare environment. This manuscript provides an in-depth analysis of the NYP NLA, elucidating its targeted objectives, the adoption of pioneering educational methodologies, and the profound impact it has had on participants. Through a blend of structured mentoring, innovative teaching strategies, and comprehensive leadership development, the NYP NLA has not only positively influenced the professional trajectories of nurse leaders but has also made a notable contribution to enhancing the quality of healthcare delivery. By fostering a cadre of empowered, skilled, and visionary leaders, the NYP NLA is setting a new standard for leadership excellence in healthcare, ensuring readiness for current and future challenges.

Transforming STEM Education: The Impact of the RETA Model on Pre-Service Teachers' Attitudes and Lesson Planning

This study investigates the influence of an innovative teaching model, the Realistic, Exploratory, Technology-enhanced, and Active (RETA) model, on the STEM attitudes of senior-grade pre-service teachers. The research involved 65 participants from a public university in Turkey. Employing a comprehensive approach, the study utilized a STEM attitude scale, a RETA-based lesson evaluation rubric, and semi-structured interviews to gather both qualitative and quantitative data. The results revealed a noteworthy correlation between pre-service teachers with positive attitudes towards the RETA approach and their heightened efficacy in developing impactful lesson plans. Through the application of the RETA model, participants demonstrated an increased inclination towards innovative teaching strategies, emphasizing the integration of 21st-century skills. Furthermore, post-course assessments indicated a significant positive shift in attitudes, with participants recognizing the model's potential to foster equity within their teaching practices. This research contributes valuable insights into the integration of digital technologies in the classroom, offering a robust framework for pre-service teachers to enhance their pedagogical approaches.

Collaboration as Innovative Teaching and Learning Strategy: A Case Study of Integrated Marketing Communication (COM2014) for Quality Education Sustainability (SDG4)

This paper explores a course taught by School of Arts at Sunway University Malaysia, for second year Bachelor of Communication and Bachelor of Advertising and Branding students. The course focuses on planning and executing marketing campaign using various communication channels like the social media. The assessments given are coursework based and no final examination as it is believed that courseworks are able to measure a greater range of abilities than exam (Kniveton, 1996). Besides, coursework marks are a better predictor of long-term learning of course than exams (Gibbs & Simpson, 2004). This is due to the experience they gained from conducting the coursework will enable students to practice the knowledge in their work-life. This paper is case study research done by the instructor herself, after teaching this course for several years, and changed the assessment to suits the up-to-date market demand. Collaboration for the course was signed in a Memorandum of Understanding to give students opportunity of full experience in running actual campaigns with the university’s industry partner, Sunway Malls because collaboration will be an essential skill for students this era (Redecker et al., 2011). Assessments were improvised as literature shows that as a teacher, the lecturer can alter those approaches in her curriculum mix when evidence says they are not working (Pearson, 2003). Researcher used systematic literature review to reveal the investigation, followed by action research approach, through observation and interviews data collection. The results showed several constructs like communication, collaboration, and coordination importance for the sustainability of education, including the course COM2014.

Innovative teaching strategies for fostering transformational creativity

As technology rapidly changes society, cultivating creativity in students is critical, yet traditional approaches focused solely on generating novel ideas are insufficient. This paper proposes that education should foster transformational creativity, which affects positive, enduring change. Transformational creativity combines innovation with wisdom to benefit society. After differentiating transformational creativity from harmful applications, this paper explores strategies to develop it through 1) establishing creativity-friendly classrooms, 2) incorporating holistic education, 3) integrating care, empathy, and ethics into creative projects, and 4) assessing transformational creativity via tailored rubrics and portfolios. Education can nurture generations of ethical, creative changemakers by guiding students to direct innovations toward the common good. The paper provides a framework to foster transformational creativity for building a just, sustainable future.

The Importance of Comprehensive Undergraduate Education at Jorge Basadre Grohmann National University and the Private University of Tacna in the 21st Century

Objective: This study investigated the importance of comprehensive undergraduate education at the National University Jorge Basadre Grohmann and the Private University of Tacna in the 21st century. Theoretical Framework: A study was conducted among students to gather their perceptions of education in this century. Method: The methodological approach was exploratory, utilizing questionnaires administered through Google Forms and informal interviews with professors from both universities. It was noted that, due to the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic, the use of technology and gamification has become necessary. Results and Discussion: The following result was obtained: 95.8% of respondents believe that technology and its advancements are here to stay, seeking a balance between the presence and the use of new technologies (96.9%) to achieve comprehensive undergraduate education. This implies the necessity for both teachers and students to undergo continuous training. Research Implications: This research highlights the importance of comprehensive education in university education in the 21st century and the need to adapt to technological changes to improve educational quality. Originality/Value: The relevance and value of this study lie in its ability to impact the field of study and professional practice. The conclusions emphasize the importance of adapting to technological changes and developing innovative educational strategies that effectively integrate digital tools to enhance the comprehensive education of university students. Furthermore, it underscores the need for continuous training for both teachers and students, which could significantly increase the quality of education and prepare students to face the challenges of the modern world.

Strengthening Generic Skills in Undergraduate Students in Physical Education. Perception of University Professors

Purpose: Demonstrate the effectiveness of the proposal for strengthening generic and specific competencies, which are evaluated in the Saber Pro tests in students of the Bachelor's program in Physical Education at a Colombian university, through the perception of participating teachers. said proposal. Methodology: A qualitative methodology was implemented, with the purpose of trying to understand the reality and behaviors of individuals who belong to a certain social context (Vílchez, 2022), in addition to understanding and identifying various characteristics associated with the qualities and descriptions of a social phenomenon without resorting to the collection of specific numerical data (Morenos, 2021). Results and Conclusions: They indicate the development of innovative teaching strategies in academic spaces in order to strengthen competencies. Likewise, it demonstrates the viability of the proposal in relation to the teaching strategies that make a theoretical and practical approach, since they adjust to the focus and thematic contents of the subjects, therefore, they facilitate the assimilation and appropriation of the knowledge that requires a future graduate, thus concluding the need to incorporate innovative tools that promote the appropriation of knowledge to train better professionals in the area of Physical Education. Implications: This research provides implications for educational and government policy to continue to strengthen standardized testing policies in higher education. Originality/value: This research offers novelty by glimpsing the impact of the formation of the pedagogical model in higher education.

Exploring Practical Pedagogy in High School Biology Education: A Qualitative Study of Pre-Service Biology Teachers’ Experiences in Vietnam

<p style="text-align:justify">This qualitative study examines the experiences of pre-service high school biology teachers in the Mekong Delta, Vietnam, focusing on the challenges and transformative learning experiences encountered during their school-based internship. It aims to explore the dichotomy between specialized biology knowledge and practical applicability in high school teaching and uncover the significance of fostering student engagement through innovative strategies and the role of mentor teachers in guiding pre-service teachers. Semi-structured interviews were used to collect data from pre-service biology teachers who completed a school-based internship in the Mekong Delta. Thematic analysis was employed to analyze the interview data. The study highlights the challenges of bridging the gap between theoretical knowledge and classroom practice, emphasizing the importance of innovative teaching strategies for student engagement. It recognizes the role of mentor teachers in guiding and enhancing the skills of pre-service teachers in creating effective learning environments. Findings suggest the need for curriculum reforms that balance specialized biology knowledge and practical pedagogical skills. The study emphasizes the importance of experiential learning through teaching apprenticeships to better prepare pre-service teachers for their professional journey.</p>

Flipped online teaching of histology and embryology with design thinking: design, practice and reflection

BackgroundFlexible hybrid teaching has become the new normal of basic medical education in the postepidemic era. Identifying ways to improve the quality of curriculum teaching and achieve high-level talent training is a complex problem that urgently needs to be solved. Over the course of the past several semesters, the research team has integrated design thinking (DT) into undergraduate teaching to identify, redesign and solve complex problems in achieving curriculum teaching and professional talent training objectives.MethodsThis study is an observational research. A total of 156 undergraduate stomatology students from Jining Medical University in 2021 were selected to participate in two rounds of online flipped teaching using the design thinking EDIPT (empathy, definition, idea, prototype, and test) method. This approach was applied specifically to the chapters on the respiratory system and female reproductive system. Data collection included student questionnaires, teacher-student interviews, and exam scores. GraphPad Prism software was used for data analysis, and the statistical method was conducted by multiple or unpaired t test.ResultsAccording to the questionnaire results, the flipped classroom teaching design developed using design thinking methods received strong support from the majority of students, with nearly 80% of students providing feedback that they developed multiple abilities during the study process. The interview results indicated that teachers generally believed that using design thinking methods to understand students' real needs, define teaching problems, and devise instructional design solutions, along with testing and promptly adjusting the effectiveness through teaching practices, played a highly positive role in improving teaching and student learning outcomes. A comparison of exam scores showed a significant improvement in the exam scores of the class of 2021 stomatology students in the flipped teaching chapters compared to the class of 2020 stomatology students, and this difference was statistically significant. However, due to the limitation of the experimental chapter scope, there was no significant difference in the overall course grades.ConclusionThe study explores the application of design thinking in histology and embryology teaching, revealing its positive impact on innovative teaching strategies and students' learning experience in medical education. Online flipped teaching, developed through design thinking, proves to be an effective and flexible method that enhances student engagement and fosters autonomous learning abilities.

The Effectiveness of Using an H5P Pathway to Enhance College Students' Academic Style in Writing

This study investigates the effectiveness of using an H5P pathway to enhance college students' academic style in writing. The study was conducted at XJTLU, a Sino-foreign university, where the language barriers of first-year students posed difficulties in their transition from informal language to the formal tone required in academic writing. Through a careful experimental design, participants were assigned to either an experimental or a control group, with the former engaging in a structured H5P pathway including five specific academic writing style rules based on learner needs analysis. The five rules are in aspects of word choice, sentence structure, transition, hedging and redundancy. The latter received lesson PPTs with the same content. This paper discusses the results of the study, which show that the application of the H5P pathway effectively assisted Year 1 students at XJTLU in narrowing the gap between the two writing styles. Preliminary analysis indicates a significant improvement in the experimental group's academic writing style specifically in aspects of using formal words and complex sentence structure. By comparison, other than word choice, there is no significant improvement in the control group. The findings of this study highlight the potential of H5P pathways as an effective tool for enhancing college students' academic writing style. Through interactive and tailored activities, students’ challenges at academic writing conventions could be addressed. This research provides implications for innovative pedagogical strategies that can promote students' academic development.

Leadership and Challenges: A Phenomenological Exploration of Teacher-Principals in the Philippines

This qualitative study employed a descriptive phenomenological approach to explore the experiences of school principals who also serve as teachers in Leyte and Southern Leyte, Philippines. Thirty school heads, selected based on experience, marital status, and willingness to participate, provided insights through a Pre-Survey form and semi-structured interviews. Thematic analysis (Colaizzi's method) revealed challenges in teaching strategies, behavior management, technology integration, and parental communication, while strategic management skills included prioritization, planning, and stress management. Findings have implications for policy development, professional development programs, and curriculum design, benefiting scholars, practitioners, and policymakers. The study highlights the unique experiences of teacher-principals, contributing to scholarly dialogue on educational leadership. Recommendations emphasize ongoing strategic management training, self-assessment, and collaborative input. By exploring innovative teaching strategies and sharing insights, teacher-principals can enhance collective educational knowledge. This study offers valuable perspectives on educational leadership, guiding policies and practices for a more effective and responsive educational system.

Do improvements in infant and young child feeding (IYCF) practices endure the test of time?

BackgroundReducing malnutrition is a key priority for governments in low- and middle-income countries given its lasting effects on child development, health, income, and economic growth. Strategies to improve recommended infant and young child feeding (IYCF) practices, especially during the first two years of life, are considered among the most effective.MethodsIn this paper, we evaluate the long-run impacts of an innovative education strategy based on interactive play and performing arts implemented in El Alto, Bolivia on caregivers’ IYCF knowledge and practices. Two thousand and fifteen households were randomly assigned to intervention and control groups. Two rounds of data were collected approximately 30 and 42 months after baseline. We estimate short-term (30 month) and longer-term (42 month) intent-to-treat effects using multivariate linear regression analysis, with and without controlling for covariates.ResultsThe program significantly increased caregiver IYCF knowledge by 0.13 SDs in the short run, and this effect grew over time. The program also improved adherence to recommended IYCF practices by 0.23 standard deviations (SDs) in the short term, but the effect on practices dissipated over time, and no longer-term impacts were detected. Caregivers with above median baseline knowledge, number of children, and age appear to have benefited most from the program.ConclusionsOur findings suggest that entertainment-education interventions are a promising model for improving and maintaining IYCF knowledge. However, their ability to sustain more permanent changes in IYCF practices is less certain. Further evidence is needed to identify other avenues for producing long-term, sustainable behavior change, especially among indigenous populations in Latin America, where literature on education and behavior-change interventions related to IYCF practices is limited.

Research on the Path of Red Culture to Cultivate Patriotism among College Students

Red culture is a highly developed, advanced culture with Marxism in China at its center that has been skillfully built by the Chinese people. With 81 immovable red revolutionary cultural relics, Mudanjiang is one of the significant old revolutionary areas rich in red cultural resources. These relics can give colleges and universities ample resources to teach patriotism, and they are also necessary to achieve the goal of moral education in colleges and universities. This paper combines the value of red culture integration into college students” patriotic education with an analysis of the existing state of red culture integration in Mudanjiang, and it proposes certain measures. Colleges and universities that use red culture to foster a sense of patriotism in their students might begin by incorporating red cultural materials from their community, establishing a red campus environment, introducing innovative teaching strategies and curriculum, and digitally empowering and developing red brands.

Peer Critiquing in Scientific Inquiry: Enhancing Preservice Teachers' Reasoning, Epistemic Knowledge, and Scientific Argumentation through Innovative Teaching Strategies in an Undergraduate Science Content Course

The study explored the impact of peer critiquing on preservice teachers' understanding of the nature of science, scientific inquiry, and argumentation in an undergraduate science content course. The aim was to investigate innovative teaching strategies that enhance preservice teachers' comprehension of these key aspects. This study showcased implementing these strategies in which the preservice teachers actively critique and evaluate each other's work, fostering a culture of constructive feedback and reflection. Data were collected from 38 preservice teachers from three data sources that included a group argumentation of an assigned environment scenario of the endangered species, a peer critique of a video presentation of the scientific explanation of an individual environmental science topic, and finally a peer critique on someone else’s scientific inquiry study that could either be observational or experimental. To achieve this goal, we used the class activities to incorporate new ideas within the classroom by documenting the preservice teachers’ practices as they reflect upon their peers’ practices. While video critiques indicated a general competency, there was a need for further development in analyzing scientific concepts. The final class critiquing session demonstrated preservice teachers' self-awareness and understanding of the importance of relevant research in scientific inquiry. Peer critiquing activities positively impacted preservice teachers' reasoning skills, as evidenced by their ability to construct well-reasoned arguments and analyze empirical evidence. By examining preservice teachers' experiences and outcomes, we seek to provide valuable insights and recommendations for educators striving to enhance preservice teachers' understanding of the nature of science and scientific inquiry through peer critiquing.

Literacy Alley: Efforts to Enhance Literacy Passion Among Students at Kanisius Demangan Baru Yogyakarta Elementary School

This study aims to explore and evaluate the efforts made in increasing literacy love in students of Kanisius Demangan Baru Elementary School (SD) in Yogyakarta. Literacy plays a crucial role in students' intellectual and social development, and an understanding and appreciation of literacy can enrich their educational experience. This research method involves collecting qualitative data through classroom observation, interviews with teachers and students, as well as analyzing documents related to literacy programs that have been implemented, and finally drawing conclusions. The results showed that efforts to increase love for literacy involve innovative teaching strategies and integrating literacy into the curriculum. Teachers actively promote students' interest in reading through activities such as book discussion groups, story and storytelling performances, library visits, promoting literacy corner projects in classrooms, and enlivening school walls and hallways with student literacy works. In addition, science literacy programs can also improve students' knowledge of nature, and storytelling teacher programs can improve teachers' and students' abilities with literary appreciation. The evaluation results showed a positive increase in students' reading interest and literacy understanding. The findings may provide insight for other schools looking to increase the love of literacy at the primary level, emphasizing the importance of collaboration between teachers, students, and parents in creating an educational environment that supports children's literacy development.

Insights 4.0: Transformative learning in industrial engineering through problem‐based learning and project‐based learning

AbstractThis paper describes a methodological study carried out between 2018 and 2022, at Rey Juan Carlos University, focused on the subject monitoring and control systems within a master's program in Industrial Engineering. The study proposes an innovative teaching strategy using problem‐based learning and project‐based learning methodologies. The projects undertaken are based on Internet of Things (IoT) systems aimed at enhancing weather stations, services and facilitating real‐time decision‐making. Inspired by our experience in the development of Industry 4.0 projects, we have designed a methodological strategy for this subject that focuses on providing students with the necessary knowledge and skills in the field of Control and Monitoring Systems and the IoT to develop real monitoring and control systems. The approach emphasizes interdisciplinary problem‐solving, with students working collaboratively in stable teams. Throughout the 16‐week course, tasks of increasing complexity are completed, resulting in the development of a complete system. The practical approach of the course and its relation to real applications motivates students, resulting in better performance. The acquired techniques and skills from the course are broadly applicable across engineering disciplines.

Enhancing early children’s basic handwriting skills through hands-on participant team teaching: A monadic experimental design

This study investigated the impact of hands-on participant team teaching (HPTT) on children’s basic handwriting skills. Pre-test and post-test were conducted to measure changes in accuracy, correct strokes, consistency, control, grip, independence, and neatness. Initial observations revealed a teaching approach that heavily relied on parental assistance, which raised concerns about the student’s proficiency in basic handwriting skills. This monadic experimental study used seven early childhood pupils at a San Jose City, Philippines public school. Three researchers immersed themselves in teaching the selected students using HPTT, after a pre-test followed by a series of interventions then ended with a post-test. Experts validated rubrics used for scoring the pre-test and post-test. Qualitative data were gathered using semi-structured interviews. The pre-test results indicated a substantial deficit in basic handwriting skills. However, following the implementation of HPTT, the mean post-test score substantially increased, underscoring the effectiveness of the team-teaching intervention. Another critical finding is that guidance and personalized support play a pivotal role. Students who receive consistent help, especially in managing strokes and grips, consistently improve their handwriting abilities. This study highlights the impact of structured interventions and personalized assistance in honing handwriting skills. This highlights the potential of HPTT as an effective teaching method for enhancing children’s basic handwriting skills. The study underscores the importance of innovative and interactive teaching strategies and calls for further research to explore these findings’ long-term effects and generalizability to diverse student populations and settings.

Unlocking the potential of research‐informed practice: Insights into benefits, challenges, and significance among teachers in Catalonia, Poland, and England

AbstractThis survey‐based study delves into the intricate interplay of research utilisation in the pedagogical approaches of a sample of 534 teachers across Catalonia (Spain), Poland, and England. Applying Baudrillard's Theory of Consumption lenses, we present novel insights into the multifaceted aspects of research use, including its benefits, costs, and significance within the teaching profession. Our findings underscore the interdependencies among the perceived benefits, costs, and significance of research utilisation, bolstered by factor analysis. Specifically, our results indicate that teachers regard research as a means to enhance their understanding of educational theories, providing valuable insights to inform their teaching practices. Moreover, research empowers teachers to challenge entrenched conceptions and adopt innovative pedagogical strategies. In addition, the significance of research use is associated with its alignment with school priorities and integration into the decision‐making processes. Furthermore, teachers identified various obstacles to research use, including issues of research literacy, support mechanisms, and the accessibility of research resources. The study sheds additional insight into the dynamics of research utilisation among teachers operating within diverse national contexts. It underscores the intricate relationships between individual and organisational factors that shape and influence teaching practices.

Enhancing Human Capital: A Case Study of Kuwait's Educational System and Twenty-First Century Skills

In the ever-evolving context of the twenty-first century, knowledge and innovation are progressively propelling the global economy. An essential responsibility of educational systems is to impart the skills required in the twenty-first century. Competencies such as effective communication, critical thinking, collaboration, entrepreneurship, and self-directed learning are among those that must be cultivated within the educational setting. These skills are essential in the modern workforce. To accomplish these educational goals, it is critical to establish cutting-edge and pertinent curricula, employ innovative and efficient teaching strategies, and furnish the necessary technological resources and educational materials. The objective of this study is to investigate the significance of 21st-century skills on a global scale, with a specific emphasis on the state of Kuwait. The investigation will center on the convergence of education, skills enhancement, and the progressive digital revolution. This investigation is founded upon a thorough examination of the literature and qualitative analysis, including personal interviews and focus group discussions involving policy-makers, educators, and labor market experts from diverse institutions in Kuwait. Examining current educational practices and identifying and evaluating the integration of critical 21st-century skills into education systems are the objectives of this study. The preliminary findings provided recommendations and highlighted the urgency for an educational paradigm shift to cultivate 21st-century skills, including critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, and digital literacy. Despite this, obstacles such as curriculum alignment, teacher preparation, and the requirement for adaptable educational policies continue to exist.

Foreign Language Learning Experience of Logistics Majors: Emotional Influence and Innovative Education Strategies Logistics Majors

Foreign Language Learning Experience of Logistics Majors: Emotional Influence and Innovative Education Strategies Logistics Majors