The Future of Education

This presentation investigates the impact of a student-centred workshop approach on student self reported engagement, achievement of learning outcomes, and assessment performance within a core preregistration nursing module. Recognizing the imperative for nurses to update their knowledge in an increasingly dynamic healthcare environment continually, this study shifts away from traditional didactic teaching methods that often hinder student engagement and the development of critical thinking skills.

The workshop-based approach to delivering essential module learning content incorporated diverse interactive elements, including small-group discussions, case scenarios, simulations, multimedia resources, educational games, and role-playing activities. These strategies were designed to engage students actively in the learning process. The findings reveal that students who participated in the workshop-based instructional method reported significantly higher engagement, satisfaction, and comprehension of fundamental concepts compared to their experiences in conventional lecture-based formats. Furthermore, students expressed that they exhibited improved critical thinking abilities and achieved self-identified superior performance on summative assessments.

These results underscore the significance of learner-centred methodologies, such as interactive workshops, in nursing higher education. Such pedagogical approaches foster essential lifelong learning competencies and enhance clinical aptitude, better equipping nurses to navigate the complexities of contemporary healthcare. By prioritizing active learning and critical thinking, these innovative instructional strategies can profoundly improve student engagement, optimize achievement of learning outcomes, and contribute to developing a more skilled and adaptable nursing workforce.

Keywords Student Centred learning, Workshop approach, Engagement, Critical thinking.

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