Using feedback from nursing students to co-create teaching and improve the learning experience

Abstract

Objective: To use feedback from students in mental health nursing as a step towards co-creating teaching and to improve learning experience.

Methods: During a teaching session, feedback was obtained from a group of 20 final year mental health nursing students. The data were analyzed using interpretive description methodology.

Results: The students were enthusiastic and eager to engage in the co-creation project. Students indicated co-creation strengthened their agency and learning experience.

Conclusion: The students’ feedback showed that in a collaborative and non-hierarchical classroom setting, self-confidence and learning experiences are improved. There is a need for nursing academics to change their mindsets and have the confidence in the classroom to bring about pedagogical innovations.