Implementation of Active Learning Pedagogy Comparing Low-Fidelity Simulation Versus High-Fidelity Simulation in Pediatric Nursing Education
Abstract
Background
This pilot study compares the implementation of active learning pedagogy based on the Nursing Education Simulation Framework using low-fidelity simulation (static manikin) and high-fidelity simulators (human patient simulator) in a pediatric fluid and electrolyte scenario.
Method
Nursing students (N = 31) from Modesto Junior College in central California participated in a randomized, two-group experimental design using simulation design instruments developed in the National League of Nursing/Laerdal 3-year multisite study.
Results and Conclusions
Students gave high ratings to implementation of actively learning strategies with both low- and high-fidelity simulation; however this study's data reflect the HFS group's perceived active learning, collaboration, and diverse ways of learning to be of more importance than the LFS group's.
California State University Sacramento, Sacramento, CA 95819, USA
Cite this article: Butler, K. W., Veltre, D. E., & Brady, D. S. (2009, JULY). Implementation of active learning pedagogy comparing low-fidelity simulation versus high-fidelity simulation in pediatric nursing education. Clinical Simulation in Nursing, VOL(5). doi:10.1016/j.ecns.2009.03.118.
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