title: Nursing students' perceptions of effective problem-based learning tutors.
abstract: Aim To explore baccalaureate nursing students' perceptions of what makes an effective tutor in problem-based learning courses, and the influence of effective teaching on students' learning and experience. Method Students enrolled in all four years of a baccalaureate nursing programme completed online surveys (n=511) and participated in focus groups (n=19). Data were analysed and combined using content analysis. Findings The data were summarised using five themes, the '5 Ps' of effective teaching in problem-based learning. Nursing students perceived effective problem-based learning tutors to be prepared with knowledge and facilitation skills, person-centred, passionate, professional and able to prepare students for success in the nursing programme. Effective tutors adjusted their approaches to students throughout the four years of the nursing programme. Conclusion Effective teaching in problem-based learning is essential and has significant effects on nursing students' learning, motivation and experience. Important attributes, skills and strategies of effective problem-based learning tutors were identified and may be used to enhance teaching and plan professional development initiatives.
authors.affiliation: Department of Nursing, Mohawk College, Ontario, Canada.
authors.forename: Nancy
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Matthew-Maich
authors.affiliation: School of Nursing, McMaster University, Ontario, Canada.
authors.forename: Lynn
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Martin
authors.affiliation: Department of Nursing, Mohawk College, Ontario, Canada.
authors.forename: Cynthia
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Hammond
authors.affiliation: School of Nursing, McMaster University, Ontario, Canada.
authors.forename: Amy
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Palma
authors.affiliation: Alberta, Canada.
authors.forename: Maria
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Pavkovic
authors.affiliation: Department of Nursing, Mohawk College, Ontario, Canada.
authors.forename: Darlene
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Sheremet
authors.affiliation: Department of Nursing, Mohawk College, Ontario, Canada.
authors.forename: Carmen
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Roche
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D004508:Education, Nursing, Baccalaureate / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D017144:Focus Groups; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D015402:Nursing Education Research; D009864:Ontario; D010465:Perception; D018794:Problem-Based Learning / Q000379:methods*; D013338:Students, Nursing / Q000523:psychology*; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D055815:Young Adult
keywords: nurse education; problem-based learning; problem-based learning tutors; qualitative research; student learning