Overview of HESI® Compass™ Learning Sciences with Christine Gouveia

Overview of HESI® Compass™ Learning Sciences with Christine Gouveia

Students can improve their classroom performance, NCLEX® exam results, and future nursing careers by understanding their learning strengths and weaknesses. HESI Compass was created to personalize learning for success using learning science principles.

Dr. Christine Gouveia, Vice President of Learning Sciences at Elsevier, leads the efforts to enhance student experiences with HESI Compass. She explains how learning sciences can benefit nursing education.

What is learning sciences?

Learning sciences is a field that studies how people learn. It involves creating effective learning methods, environments, and strategies. It draws from different areas like psychology and data science.

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Researchers have learned about memory, motivation, and other factors affecting learning. In nursing classrooms, educators can use these insights to improve student outcomes.

Why is learning sciences important?

Effective learning often relies on learning science, which is valuable for nurse educators. Applying learning sciences helps students connect what they know with higher-order thinking skills for the NCLEX. It also guides additional support like study strategies, stress management, and self-confidence. For nursing programs aiming to improve NCLEX pass rates and help diverse student groups, learning sciences can provide solutions.

How do we use learning sciences in our products?

We take insights about learning and apply them to our products, using established research for evidence-based teaching. We ensure our products are supported by research that enhances learning and creates great learning experiences. We continuously test the effectiveness of our instructional models in our products.

How does this work in HESI Compass?

In HESI Compass, we develop a strong learning method that helps students bridge the gap until the NCLEX. This method includes an instructional model based on learning science research, with elements like motivation and time management. HESI Compass also offers assessments to gauge students’ knowledge, identify areas for improvement, and tailor the course to their needs.

How do we measure success?

We use metrics to measure student outcomes and ensure our learning method is effective. We look at performance, engagement, self-confidence, and course satisfaction. We collect data to understand how different learners use specific program parts, like study plans and self-reflections. This helps us improve HESI Compass for better student results.