Scholarship – How would Socrates enhance online learning in nursing education?

This episode of the NLN Nursing EDge Unscripted Scholarship track features Dr. Robin Dewald. The discussion explores how Socratic questioning can enhance online learning in nursing education, emphasizing the importance of asking purposeful questions to foster critical thinking and engagement. Dr. Dewald explains how Socratic methods align with the scientific method and nursing practices, encouraging students to scrutinize and question everything. The conversation highlights the role of critical self-reflection and cultural sensitivity in developing clinical judgment and professional communication skills. Dr. Dewald also shares practical tips for educators on effectively implementing Socratic questioning to improve student learning outcomes.

Learn more about Dr. Dewald's work, "How Would Socrates Enhance Online Learning in Nursing Education?"

Dewald R. J. (2020). How Would Socrates Enhance Online Learning in Nursing Education?. Nursing education perspectives, 41(4), 253–254. https://doi.org/10.1097/01.NEP.0000000000000582

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