Student midwives' satisfaction with enquiry-based learning.

Studies have evaluated enquiry-based learning (EBL) and problem-based learning in terms of student learning (Connelly and Seneque, 1999; Yeung et al, 2003; Williams, 2004), but the aim of this study was to listen to student midwives' experiences of EBL and evaluate their satisfaction with EBL as a t...

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Publicado en:British Journal of Midwifery Vol. 18; no. 4; pp. 254 - 259
Autor principal: Tully SL
Formato: research Journal Article
Publicado: Mark Allen Holdings Limited Apr2010
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Sumario:Studies have evaluated enquiry-based learning (EBL) and problem-based learning in terms of student learning (Connelly and Seneque, 1999; Yeung et al, 2003; Williams, 2004), but the aim of this study was to listen to student midwives' experiences of EBL and evaluate their satisfaction with EBL as a teaching and learning strategy. The study took a qualitative phenomenological research approach. Analysis of the data identified five themes: students' satisfaction with EBL; impact on clinical learning; students' motivation; issues around group work; and the role of the facilitator. These themes are discussed in detail in this article with relation to available published literature. Overall, the students enjoyed and valued EBL as a learning strategy. A number of issues were identified and this article makes various recommendations to inform future developments in midwifery education.