title: Arts-Based Learning: A New Approach to Nursing Education Using Andragogy.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  Learner-oriented strategies focusing on learning processes are needed to prepare nursing students for complex practice situations. An arts-based learning approach uses art to nurture cognitive and emotional learning. Knowles' theory of andragogy aims to develop the skill of learning and can inform the process of implementing arts-based learning. This article explores the use and evaluation of andragogy-informed arts-based learning for teaching nursing theory at the undergraduate level.
  
  
  METHODS
  Arts-based learning activities were implemented and then evaluated by students and instructors using anonymous questionnaires.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Most students reported that the activities promoted learning. All instructors indicated an interest in integrating arts-based learning into the curricula. Facilitators and barriers to mainstreaming arts-based learning were highlighted. Findings stimulate implications for prospective research and education.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Findings suggest that arts-based learning approaches enhance learning by supporting deep inquiry and different learning styles. Further exploration of andragogy-informed arts-based learning in nursing and other disciplines is warranted. [J Nurs Educ. 2016;55(7):407-410.].
authors.forename: Megan
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Nguyen
authors.forename: Joyal
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Miranda
authors.forename: Jennifer
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Lapum
authors.forename: Faith
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Donald
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001154:Art; D003479:Curriculum; D004508:Education, Nursing, Baccalaureate / Q000379:methods*; D004521:Educational Measurement; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007858:Learning; D008297:Male; D017145:Models, Educational; D009742:Nursing Theory; D018794:Problem-Based Learning; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires