Approaches to fostering active learning techniques for generation Z in nursing education: concept review article

Huchcheshwar R. Jadhav; Deepika Sethi; Nidigantla Subrahmanyam; Pauline Sharmila; Reshma Tamang; Surya Surendran; Anjani Devi Nelavala; Deepa N. R.; Mohammed Umar

doi:10.18203/2320-6012.ijrms20252444

Authors

Huchcheshwar R. Jadhav Department of Mental Health Nursing, College of Nursing BIMS, Belagavi, Karnataka, India
Deepika Sethi Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecological Nursing, Gandhi Memorial National College of Nursing, Ambala, Cantt Haryana, India
Nidigantla Subrahmanyam Department of Medical Surgical Nursing, Asram College of Nursing, Eluru, A. P., India
Pauline Sharmila Department of Child Health Nursing, Tagore College of Nursing, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Reshma Tamang Department of Medical Surgical Nursing, Pragati Nursing College and Nursing School, Siliguri, West Bengal, India
Surya Surendran Department of Child Health Nursing, KMCH College of Nursing, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India
Anjani Devi Nelavala Department of Mental Health Nursing, Narayana College of Nursing, Chinthareddy Palem Nellore, A. P., India
Deepa N. R. Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecological Nursing, ESIC College of Nursing, Kalaburagi, Karnataka, India
Mohammed Umar Department of Nursing, Uttar Pradesh University of Medical Sciences, Saifai Etawah, U. P., India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/2320-6012.ijrms20252444

Keywords:

Fostering active learning, Nursing education, Generation Z, Learning techniques

Abstract

Nursing education is undergoing a significant transformation as generation Z enters the field, requiring educators to adapt their pedagogical approaches to effectively engage and prepare these digital natives for the complexities of modern healthcare. Adapting medical curriculum to the needs of the generation Z may bridge the generational divides. Generation Z is the most diverse generation identified. With traits like tech-savviness, flexibility in learning, social relevance, creativity, self-expressiveness, predominant hands-on learners valuing practical skills, driven with immediate feedback, engaging learners, participatory, curious, collaborative, self-directed, preferring autonomy yet a short attention span, they demand comfortable, conducive learning environments that fulfil their learning goals. These tips expressed aimed to sensitize the instructors to merely act as facilitators with the help of the mentioned active strategies, thereby enhancing the satisfaction of both teachers and learners.

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