Learning styles, preferences and needs of generation Z healthcare students: Scoping review.
Nurse Educ Pract
; 57: 103247, 2021 Nov.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-34768214
ABSTRACT
AIM:
This scoping review aimed to consolidate evidence of the learning styles, preferences and needs of Generation (Gen) Z healthcare students.BACKGROUND:
It is essential to update the educational framework and pedagogy to meet each generation's distinct learning styles and preferences.DESIGN:
A scoping review of published and unpublished data.METHODS:
Six electronic databases (PubMed, Embase, CINAHL, PsycINFO, ProQuest and Scopus) were searched for studies written in English from June 2016 to July 2021. The Arksey and O'Malley (2005) five-stage framework was adopted to guide this review (1) identifying the research question; (2) identifying relevant studies; (3) study selection; (4) charting the data; and (5) collating, summarising and reporting the results using a thematic analysis.RESULTS:
Seventeen studies were included and based on the thematic analysis, four themes were identified (1) attributes of Gen Z healthcare students; (2) learning styles of Gen Z healthcare students; (3) learning preferences and needs of Gen Z healthcare students; and (4) teaching the Gen Z healthcare students future directions and recommendations for educators. The findings implied more culturally diverse studies that adopt the mixed-methods or qualitative design are needed to capture deeper insights about Gen Z and in examining the effectiveness of technology integration and digital storytelling to boost students' learning and confidence in their future careers.CONCLUSIONS:
Technology, campus resources and self-care strategies must be carefully integrated and planned to ensure an optimal and a safe learning environment for the students. The specific preferences and needs of the unique healthcare disciplines and educational subjects could be examined. A theory-based framework could be considered in designing future pedagogy. These future directions could allow educators to initiate vital change agents in guiding, supporting and nurturing students across generations.Key words
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Students, Nursing
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Learning
Type of study:
Prognostic_studies
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Qualitative_research
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Systematic_reviews
Aspects:
Patient_preference
Limits:
Humans
Language:
En
Journal:
Nurse Educ Pract
Journal subject:
EDUCACAO
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ENFERMAGEM
Year:
2021
Document type:
Article
Publication country:
ENGLAND
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ESCOCIA
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GB
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GREAT BRITAIN
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INGLATERRA
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REINO UNIDO
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SCOTLAND
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UK
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UNITED KINGDOM