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From Ha-Ha to a-Ha!: Using Humor to Transform Nursing Education by Shirley K. Trout, PhD, MEd
SURPRISE! (Now that I have your attention…) Does an educator dare surprise the learner? Only if you want to make the best use of your time with your students, you’ll use the element of surprise to shorten students’ time to … Continue reading
From Ha-Ha to a-Ha: Using Humor to Transform Nursing Education by Shirley K. Trout, PhD, MEd
Reflecting on what’s been learned As yet another semester races toward closure it is important you make and take time to reflect on the activities in which you had your students engaged. Now that your students have some distance, what … Continue reading
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From Ha-Ha to a-HA!: Using Humor to Transform Nursing Education by Shirley K. Trout, PhD, MEd
Probing Questions: The perfect set-up for a nursing joke! Okay, readers. This month I’m taking a risk. I need to discuss the concept of “probing questions,” but I’ve been around enough nurses to know that simply saying the word, “probing,” … Continue reading
From Ha-Ha to a-HA!: Using Humor to Transform Nursing Education by Shirley K. Trout, PhD, MEd
Use Humor to Capture Their Attention Another late-August. Another group of students rolling into our colleges and universities, so full of excitement, fear and curiosity about their respective futures. Some are away from home for the first time. Some have … Continue reading
From Ha-Ha to a-HA!: Using Humor to Transform Nursing Education by Shirley K Trout, PhD, MEd
The Twist Just Keeps Showing Up! So you know how keen I am about the role of “The Twist” in creating a curriculum that sticks with your students. You know that it’s the Twist that shifts a classroom (or other … Continue reading
From Ha-Ha to a-Ha! Using Humor To Transform Nursing Education by Shirley K. Trout, PhD, MEd
Humor in the Classroom: Far More than Gimmicks! I had to chuckle. A reviewer of an article I’d submitted challenged me, “Are twists cognitive challenges or educational gimmicks?” This question helped me realize that even those who understand the holistic … Continue reading
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From Ha-Ha to a-HA!: Using Humor to Transform Nursing Education by Shirley K. Trout, PhD, MEd
JNJ a magnet pulling humor people together When I discovered the original JNJ 20 years ago, it was like a magnet attracting people from around the world who recognized the value of humor in nursing. I wasn’t even a nurse, … Continue reading
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