title: Learning circles: a strategy for clinical practicum.
abstract: The author describes the use of learning circles as a strategy to increase critical-thinking skills. The author describes the origins of the learning circle strategy in experiential and cooperative learning theory, the development of a pilot project using learning circles to explore ethical issues in a clinical course, and student and instructor perceptions of the effectiveness of this strategy.
authors.affiliation: Saskatchewan Institute of Applied Science and Technology, Saskatoon.
authors.forename: J L
authors.initials: JL
authors.lastname: Hiebert
mesh_terms: D002983:Clinical Competence; D004508:Education, Nursing, Baccalaureate / Q000379:methods*; D004993:Ethics, Nursing; D006126:Group Processes; D006801:Humans; D007858:Learning; D010865:Pilot Projects; D015397:Program Evaluation; D013338:Students, Nursing / Q000523:psychology*; D013850:Thinking