Nursing and Health Related Fields

Using Audio-Visual Materials to Promote Active Learning

Using Case Studies or Case Method Teaching to Promote Active Learning

Using Collaborative/Cooperative Methods or Group Work to Promote Active Learning

Using Computer Aided Instruction to Promote Active Learning

Using Demonstrations or Lab Activities to Promote Active Learning

Using Discussion, Debate, or Student Presentations to Promote Active Learning

Using Field Trips or Field Work to Promote Active Learning

Using Games or Simulations to Promote Active Learning

Using Library Assignments to Promote Active Learning

Using Projects to Promote Active Learning

Using Role Play or Performance to Promote Active Learning

Using Surveys or Interviews Active Learning

Using Visual Imaging Methods to Promote Active Learning

Using Writing Activities to Promote Active Learning


Using Audio Visual Materials to Promote Active Learning

Hodson, K. E., Brigham, C., Hanson, A., & Armstrong, K. (1988). Multi media simulation of a clinical day. Nurse Educator, 13(1), 10-13.

Johnson, S. E. (1989). A picture is worth a thousand words: Helping students visualize a conceptual model. Nurse Educator, 14(3), 21-24.

Ort, S. V. (1989). Evaluating audiovisual and computer programs for classroom use. Nurse Educator, 14(1), 16-18.

Scheinblum, S. T. (1987). Film modeling: Reducing student anxiety. Nurse Educator, 12(1), 20-23.

Schermer, J. (1988, Winter). Visual media, attitude formation, and attitude change in nursing education. Educational Communication and Technology Journal, 36(4), 197-210.

Using Case Studies or Case Method Teaching to Promote Active Learning


Dailey, M. A. (1992). Developing case studies. Nurse Educator, 17(3), 8-11.

Kassebaum, D. K., Averbach, R. E., & Fryer, G. E., Jr. (1991, December). Student preference for a case-based vs. lecture instructional format. Journal of Dental Education, 55(12), 781-784.

Lowenstein, A. J., & Sowell, R. (1992). Clinical case studies: A strategy for teaching leadership and management. Nurse Educator, 17(5), 15-18.

Using Collaborative/Cooperative Methods or Group Work to Promote Active Learning

Glendon, K., & Ulrich, D. (1992). Using cooperative learning strategies. Nurse Educator, 17(4), 37-40.

Goldenberg, D., & Iwasiw, C. (1992). Reciprocal learning among students in the clinical area. Nurse Educator, 17(5), 27-29.

Kammer, C. H. (1982, Winter). Using peer groups in nursing education. Nurse Educator, 7(6), 17 21.

Using Computer Aided Instruction to Promote Active Learning

Boyle, K. K., & Ahijevych, K. (1987). Using computers to promote health behavior of nursing students. Nurse Educator, 12(3), 33-38.

Goodman, J., Blake, J., & Lott, M. (1990). CAI: A strategy for retaining minority and academically disadvantaged students. Nurse Educator, 15(2), 37-41.

Greipp, M. E. (1988). A plan for implementing computer-assisted instruction. Nurse Educator, 13(2), 17-20.

Houston, M. S. (1993). The process of developing a computer-assisted instruction program. Nurse Educator, 18(3), 14-17.

Johnson-Hofer, P., & Karasic, S. (1988, November/December). Learning about computers. Nursing Outlook, 36(6), 293-294.

Using Demonstrations or Lab Activities to Promote Active Learning

Beyerman, K. (1987). Nursing diagnosis crossword puzzle. Nurse Educator, 12(3), 14-15.

Brigham, C. J., Foster, S. L., & Hodson, K. E. (1991). A participatory learning module: Asepsis and universal precautions. Nurse Educator, 16(1), 22-25.

Eliason, M. J., & Macy, N. J. (1992). A classroom activity to introduce cultural diversity. Nurse Educator, 17(3), 32-36.

Gueldner, S. H., Clayton, G. M., Bramlett, M. H., & Boettcher, J. H. (1993). The undergraduate student as research assistant: Promoting scientific inquiry. Nurse Educator, 18(3), 18-21.

Hogsteel, M. O. (1987). Teaching students observational skills. Nursing Outlook, 35(2), 89-91.

McDonald, G. F. (1987, November/December). The simulated clinical laboratory. Nursing Outlook, 35(6), 290-292.

Thiel, C. A. (1987). Views on research: The Cookie experiment: A creative teaching strategy. Nurse Educator, 12(3), 8-13.

Using Discussion, Debate, or Student Presentations to Promote Active Learning

Abrams, R. G. (1983, September). Questioning in preclinical and clinical instruction. Journal of Dental Education, 47(9), 599-603.

Armstrong, K., & Webster, K. (1991, May). Genetic engineering--a lesson in bioethics for the classroom. American Biology Teacher, 53(5), 294-297.

Barman, C. R., & Hendrix, J. R. (1983, January). Exploring bioethical issues: An instructional model. American Biology Teacher, 45 (1), 23-31.

Browning, E. M., & Campbell, M. E. (1987). Evaluating students' communication skills: Tape recording. Nurse Educator, 12(1), 28-29.

Costenson, K., & Lawson, A. E. (1986). Why isn't inquiry used in more classrooms? American Biology Teacher, 48, 150-155.

Davis, D. D., & Kurtz, P. (1991). Assessing interaction patterns of students. Nurse Educator, 16(5), 9-12.

Dillon, K. H. (1980, April). Twenty-five classroom exercises for courses in aging. Teaching of Psychology, 7(2), 96-99.

Echols, J. L. (1984). The teacher-facilitator role of clinical nursing leaders. Nurse Educator, 6(1), 28-40.

Hendrix, J. R., Mertens, T. R., & Smith, J. M. (1983, September/October). Facilitating effective small group discussions of controversial issues. Journal of College Science Teaching, 13(1), 21-25.

Lance, L. M. (1987, July). Variety in teaching human sexuality: Involvement of community experts and guests. Teaching Sociology, 15(3), 312-315.

Morishita, F. (1991, February). Teaching about controversial issues: Resolving conflict between creationism and evolution through law-related education. American Biology Teacher, 53(2), 91-93.

Murphy, R. M. (1991). Creatively teaching the interrelationships of a nursing model. Nurse Educator, 16(4), 24-29.

Pagana, K. D., & Gingrow, K. S. (1990). A practical plan for teaching oral communication skills. Nurse Educator, 15(1), 17-19.

Polaski, A. L., Vitron, S. K., Carrier, B. J., & Carlon, D. S. (1988). A multidimensional teaching learning strategy for the nursing process. Nurse Educator, 13(4), 19-23.

Schaffer, M. A., & Juarez, M. (1993). An ethical analysis of student-faculty interactions. Nurse Educator, 18(3), 25-28.

Wake, M. M., Coleman, R. S., & Kneeland, T. (1992). Classroom shared governance. Nurse Educator, 17(4), 19-22.

Wenk, V. A., & Menges, R. J. (1985, March/April). Using classroom questions appropriately. Nurse Educator, 10, 19-24.

Wolf, Z. R., & Donnelly, G. F. (1993). Public speaking: Content and process evaluation of nursing students' presentations. Nurse Educator, 18(2), 30-32.

Wyatt, H. V. (1984, Fall). Writing, tables, and graphs: Experience with group discussions in microbiology practical work. Journal of Biological Education, 18(3), 239-245.

Using Field Trips or Field Work to Promote Active Learning

Hawks, J. H., & Hromek, C. (1992, September/October). Nursing practicum: Empowering strategies. Nursing Outlook, 40(5), 231-234.

Hettinger, M. (1992). Students attend nurses association convention for college credit. Nurse Educator, 17(5), 24-26.

King, P. A. (1993). A teaching strategy for identifying values: A clinical experience with the homeless. Nurse Educator, 18(4), 17-20.

Loden, K. C. (1989). Clinical experience at the museum of art. Nurse Educator, 14(3), 25-26.

McDonough, J., Lambert, V. A., & Billue, J. S. (1992). A rural nursing practicum: Making it work. Nurse Educator, 17(4), 30-34.

Nelson, W. A., Wood, S. O., & Nalepka, C. D. (1993). Development of a culturally sensitive rural practicum. Nurse Educator, 18(3), 10-13.

Using Games or Simulations to Promote Active Learning

Babic, A. L., & Crangle, M. L. (1987). Simulation techniques for education in gerontology: An exercise in experiential learning. Educational Gerontology, 13(2), 183-191.

Blenner, J. L. (1991). Researcher for a day: A simulation game. Nurse Educator, 16(2), 32-35.

Hanna, D. R. (1991). Using simulations to teach clinical nursing. Nurse Educator, 16(2), 28-31.

Hartsock, J. M., & Lange, R. H. (1987). Trivia games: Stimulating student learning. Nurse Educator, 12(1), 24-27.

Ifill, D. (1992, June). Healing and dying. Simulation and Gaming, 23(2), 234-236.

Johanson, L. S. (1992). Three games for classroom instruction. Nurse Educator, 17(5), 6-9.

Norman, G. R., & Others. (1985). Simulation in health sciences education. Journal of Instructional Development, 8(1), 11-17.

Plunkett, E., & Olivieri, R. J. (1989). A strategy for introducing diagnostic reasoning: Hypothesis testing using a simulation approach. Nurse Educator, 14(6), 27-31.

Rostain, A. L., & Parrott, M. C. (1986, March). Ethics committee simulations for teaching medical ethics. Journal of Medical Education, 61(3), 178-181.

Thatcher, D. C. (1990, September). A consideration of the use of simulation for the promotion of empathy in the training for the caring professions--me--the slow learner: A case study. Simulation and Gaming, 21(3), 248-255.

Zintel, D. (1992, June). The drinking game. Simulation and Gaming, 23(2), 231-233.

Using Library Assignments to Promote Active Learning

Dahlen, R., Brundage, C. A., & Roth, C. B. (1987). Guidelines for doing a computerized literature search. Nurse Educator, 12(2), 17-21.

Daly, J. M., & Erdmann, W. S. (1988). Oncology search: An innovative teaching method. Nurse Educator, 13(2), 28-30.

Robertson, J. F., & Bellinger, S. R. (1989). A library instruction module. Nurse Educator, 14(5), 14-17.

Using Projects to Promote Active Learning

Margolius, F. R., & Duffy, M. M. (1989). Promoting creativity: The use of student projects. Nurse Educator, 14(2), 32-35.

Using Role Play or Performance to Promote Active Learning


Heinrich, K. (1990). The Greek goddesses speak to nurses. Nurse Educator, 15(5), 20-24.

Using Surveys or Interviews to Promote Active Learning


Heinrich, K. T. (1988). What's my type? Teaching interviewing skills. Nurse Educator, 13(4), 34 38.

Stinson, K. M. (1987, July). Conducting family interviews for a course in human sexuality. Teaching Sociology, 15(3), 273-278.

Using Visual Imaging Methods to Promote Active Learning


McDougal, J. E. (1992). Bringing electrolytes to life: An imagery game. Nurse Educator, 17(6), 8 10.

Oleksik, S. A. (1987). Student writing competition: Learning through visualization. Nurse Educator, 12(6), 36-37.

Using Writing Activities to Promote Active Learning


Beck, C. T. (1989). A mini publication workshop for students. Nurse Educator, 14(4), 28.

Damrosch, S. P. (1987, November/December). Research preparation for undergraduates. Nursing Outlook, 35(6), 288-289.

Heinrich, K. T. (1992). The intimate dialogue: Journal writing by students. Nurse Educator, 17(6), 17-21.

McPhee, A. (1987). Teaching students how to chart. Nurse Educator, 12(4), 33-36.

Nerone, B. J. (1987). Preparing students to write for publication. Nurse Educator, 12(6), 34-35.

Roth, R. L. (1985, April). Learning about gender through writing: Student journals in the undergraduate classroom. Teaching Sociology, 12(3), 325-338.

Sobralske, M. C. (1990). Writing in the disciplines: A nursing faculty perspective. Nurse Educator, 15(6), 11-14.

Sorrell, J. M. (1989). Responding to student writing. Nurse Educator, 14(2), 24-26.

Taft, L. B. (1989). Remembering and sharing through poetry writing. Nurse Educator, 14(1), 37 38.

Tarpey-Murray, K., & Dally, D. (1989). The write content: A guide for revising and grading texts and manuscripts. Nurse Educator, 14(4), 14-16.



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