Efficacy of supplemental instruction to enhance student success

Quantitative evaluation of variables to student success in a mastery learning baccalaureate nursing programme

“…While no research was found addressing mastery learning and the role of remediation in a BSN programme, literature suggested that remediation might aid student success (Harding, ; Shafie et al, ). The implementation of mastery learning in medical and nursing education is limited mostly to simulation and clinical skill requirements, although studies in other areas of education have been conducted, revealing positive findings on the effectiveness of mastery learning programmes on both cognitive and affective educational outcomes (Barsuk, McGaghie, Cohen, Balachandran, & Wayne, ; Davis & Sorrell, ; McGaghie et al, ; Morgan, ).…”

The Impact of Supplemental Instruction on the Learning Achievements and Attitudes of Organic Chemistry Students

“…Students that we managed to recruit outperformed on learning achievement those who did not participate in SI session. Research on nursing students and SI shows that there is evidence of impact on at-risk students' achievement and academic success (Harding, 2012). Furthermore, studies on SI in introductory biology course show that it is beneficial to at-risk students and help them improves academic achievement and enhance their positive academic behaviors (Moore & LeDee, 2006).…”

“You Want Me to Come to Your Office?!”: Student experiences of Moving from Failure to Success in a Nursing Course

“…A proactive stance is also needed for educators to actively support at-risk students early in a nursing program (Elliot, 2016;Harding, 2012;Jeffreys, 2014;Liem & Martin, 2012;Tower et al, 2015). Proactive strategies to identify students early and provide interventions at key transitional times in a program can work to prevent failure or withdrawal (Jeffreys, 2014).…”