Conference poster
Development of an online role-play assessment initiative for nursing students in their bioscience studies
Higher Education Research and Development Society of Australasia (HERDSA), 2011 (Gold Coast, Australia, 04-Jul-2011–07-Jul-2011)
2011
Abstract
Devising assessment tasks for large units that embrace academic goals of authenticity and assessment variety can be a challenge. We developed an online Role-Play Assessment Initiative for first year nursing students in bioscience. Students responded to a case study by preparing two role-play dialogues: as a nurse with the patient, and between two nurses. The aims were to assess whether the students could: 1) understand the underlying disease process (pathophysiology) and relate it to clinical practice; 2) use language appropriate for lay and medical conversation; and 3) apply information using active learning. We conducted a student survey using quantitative questions (Likert scale: 1=strongly disagree to 5=strongly agree), and qualitative questions. 65 completed surveys were received. 80% of respondents agreed (includes agree or strongly agree) that it was a useful way to learn and understand pathophysiology of the case study. 86% agreed that it was useful to apply pathophysiology from lectures to a clinical setting. Overall, students found it enjoyable, which is beneficial for enhanced student engagement, and agreed that it allowed them to work well in a group (74% and 85%, respectively). Most qualitative suggestions for improvement related to group work, despite the encouraging response to group work in quantitative questions. Most positive comments surrounded different communication with a nurse compared with a patient. These results demonstrate that students developed deeper understanding of pathophysiology through active learning and were able to expand their nursing career skills during the role-play. Learning using role-play to simulate the workforce has fostered active learning.
Details
- Title
- Development of an online role-play assessment initiative for nursing students in their bioscience studies
- Authors
- Judy A Craft (Author) - Queensland University of TechnologyLouise Ainscough (Author) - The University of Queensland
- Conference details
- Higher Education Research and Development Society of Australasia (HERDSA), 2011 (Gold Coast, Australia, 04-Jul-2011–07-Jul-2011)
- Date published
- 2011
- Organisation Unit
- School of Health - Nursing; University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; School of Nursing, Midwifery and Paramedicine - Legacy
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99513759002621
- Output Type
- Conference poster
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