One of the advantages of this non-conventional learning strategy is that it generates positive attitudes towards nursing educators and resulted in enhanced teaching effectiveness. Role-play's effectiveness as a non-traditional method is also attributed to the fact that it enables educators and learners to directly interact, share opinions, discuss, and generate possible solutions to the emerging problems (Hasheesh, Al-Mostafa & Obeidat, 2011, p
The case for the use and effectiveness of these non-conventional learning methods is further supported by their consistency in enhanced student's performance, satisfaction, and achievement. This consistency is attributed to the fact that these non-conventional learning strategies promote cooperative learning through which learners develop necessary critical thinking skills for transfer and utilization of classroom-acquired knowledge in the clinical environment and setting (Hoke & Robbins, 2005, p
The main aim of basic life support is to promote sufficient blood circulation as well as breathing via a clear airway. Basic life support deal with three major areas relating to improved cardiovascular functioning and cardiopulmonary resuscitation known as circulation, airway, and breathing (Khalid & Juma, 2010)
Problem-Based Learning The third non-conventional learning strategy that may be beneficial in conveying information to this diverse group of 30 learners is problem-based learning. This is an important non-conventional learning strategy because it is means of teaching through the use of patient situations or scenarios to motivate learners to obtain and apply information to solve problems (Russell, Comello & Wright, 2007)
Given the nature of basic life support, these learners will be prepared to provide and utilize their life-saving skills in a variety of settings in-hospital and out-of-hospital settings. Two Objectives Using Bloom's Taxonomy Behavioral (Action) Verbs Educators in various fields including the nursing profession have constantly utilized instructional and behavioral objectives for a long period of time (Waller, n
Co-teaching is defined as a teaching strategy where two teachers work together, share planning, deliver instructions and assessments. (Titus, 2013)
The outcome of the literature review has revealed that the Parallel Teaching has fewer barriers compared to other co-teaching models. (Villa, Thousand, Nevin, 2013)
This book discusses how to use games like BINGO, Mad Libs, movie trivia, and creative storytelling to overcome student shyness. "Games provide a safe, fun outlet for competitive urges" and prevent students from becoming to grade-focused even while they teach important skills (Vernon, 2012, p