Qualitative Observation

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I had the privilege to observe a Nursing Research class at the baccalaureate level in Felician University. The setting was a regular classroom with 10 students sitting at their own desks. With full attendance, there would be 11 students, 1 male and 10 females. The age group varied and the students were of different cultures. The objective of the class is learning about the qualitative research method and how it is used in nursing. By the end of the day, each student should be able to analyze a qualitative research article. The students were informed of the objectives for the course when the syllabus was received and reviewed on the first day of the course. With each weekly class, the objectives for the day were announced prior to the lecture. …show more content…

With the variety of methods used in teaching, generational students could be accommodated; the visual using PowerPoint, visual & audio through YouTube, and the breakdown of explanations on the Smartboard. With this particular lesson, no concept maps were used. Perhaps a pictorial map with a visual of humor displaying the difference between qualitative and quantitative method would give a lasting effect to the students (All, 2003). With the mentioned learning styles, the students can use them as a reference when studying on their own. If time permitted, I would also add a form of collaborative learning, group discussions along with case studies as examples so the students can express their thoughts on what they are learning (Jeffries, 2005). The positive outcome would be their understanding of the content that could be interpreted within each other (De Young, 2015). Another method of teaching is to the active learner, the use of simulation, and role-play could have been introduced with the lesson if time permitted (Jeffries, …show more content…

I completely enjoyed watching, listening, and participating in this educational event. To observe an adult learner class following the Felician code of honor was rewarding. The relationship between instructor/student is one of respect. I did have a period of déjà vu, reviewing the material from the nursing research lecture class. This complex course is a major part of nursing, being able to read an article and understand what the author is thinking is a complex experience. I noticed the class was engaged and appeared eager to learn and understand the material by asking questions. When the students were participating it is because they were interested in the topic and wanted to learn. The students made it clear to me this course is difficult, the material was overwhelming. The student asked me,” how I survived nursing research?” I informed them they would need nursing research, from basic conversations with their co-workers, to planning events to raise the bar on their unit. The opinion of educators matter and the delivery of the material will set the tone on how the students would learn and retain the information that was given. The diversity of students also assisted with maintaining interesting conversations and allowing the students to share different point of views. The students clinical and life practices make interesting conversations and it allow the instructor to hear the students encounters with their

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