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Response to Taylor
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Response to Taylor
Comment on your peers’ selection of peer-reviewed article and the effectiveness of the
theory used.
Hello Taylor! Your choice of article is appealing since it shows the role and
importance of learning theories in educational planning, especially in nursing education. It
also explains in detail some of the main learning theories, such as social cognitive,
behavioral, cognitive, and constructive theories, showing relevance concerning theoretical
frameworks within learning processes. The theories provide useful information with regard to
several learning perspectives. Such knowledge can be helpful in nursing education for both
educators and those working within the healthcare sector. By acknowledging the different
approaches to learning, teachers can adjust their teaching techniques based on a range of
approaches and engage students effectively (Ramis et al., 2019). Understanding the
underlying beliefs and principles of each theory allows educators to create meaningful
learning experiences that promote critical thinking, problem-solving strategies, and
behavioral changes in both student–nurse and nurse-patient interactions.
Compare and contrast your response with your peers’ response about the benefit of
utilizing theory to advance nursing education.
Both our responses highlight the significant role of theory for progress in nursing
education despite from different perspectives. Although your discussion focuses on the larger
implications of learning theories for educational planning in nursing, my response addresses a
particular issue of bridging the theory-practice gap as Saifan et al. (2021) highlight. The focus
of your discussion highlights the importance of understanding several learning theories in
order to properly interact with students and ensure effective education. However, my
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response analyzes the use of theoretical frameworks to integrate theoretical knowledge into
practical skills that ultimately enhance critical thinking and clinical decision-making.
Expand upon how the key concepts of adult learning theory presented by your peers’
can be applied to the educational environment.
The concepts of adult learning theory you illustrated provide significant information
on how nurse educators can reform the educational environment to better address the needs of
an adult learner. Through self-assessment and goal setting, learners can take control over
their education by embracing self-directed learning (Almomani et al., 2023). The inclusion of
experiential learning through case studies and simulations enables the learners to connect
their real-life experiences with what they have learned. Developing a supportive learning
environment that is relevant to practice and respects learners’ experiences promotes
meaningful engagement, leading to skill acquisition, while a problem-centered approach
enhances critical thinking abilities required for nursing. By including these ideas in the
learning setting, nurse educators can establish optimal results for practice and ensure life-long
policies among adults engaged in nursing education.
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References
Almomani, L. M., Halalsheh, N., Al-Dreabi, H., Al-Hyari, L., & Al-Quraan, R. (2023). Self-
Directed Learning Skills and Motivation during Distance Learning in the COVID-19
Pandemic (Case Study: The University of Jordan). Heliyon, 9(9), e20018.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e20018
Ramis, M.-A., Chang, A., Conway, A., Lim, D., Munday, J., & Nissen, L. (2019). Theory-
Based Strategies for Teaching Evidence-Based Practice to Undergraduate Health
Students: A Systematic Review. BMC Medical Education, 19.
https://doi.org/10.1186/s12909-019-1698-4
Saifan, A. R., Devadas, B., Daradkeh, F., Fattah, H. a. A., Aljabery, M. A., & Michael, L. M.
(2021). Solutions to bridge the theory-practice gap in nursing education in the UAE: a
qualitative study. BMC Medical Education, 21. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12909-021-
02919-x
