A Comparative Study to Assess the Perception and Acceptance Level Regarding Traditional Lecture Method and Simulation Based Learning Among Nursing Students at SGT University Gurugram, Haryana

Abstract

Introduction: Teaching in nursing is based on learning theories and aims to enhance knowledge and skills. Traditional lectures are teacher-centered and focus on theoretical delivery with limited student participation, whereas simulation-based learning is student-centered and allows practice of clinical skills in realistic and safe environments. With technological advances, simulation has become an effective tool to bridge the gap between theory and practice. A self-structured questionnaire was used to assess nursing students' perceptions and acceptance of traditional lectures versus simulation-based learning.

Results: Most participants (77.4%) were aged 18–20 years, and 76.3% were B.Sc. Nursing 1st-year students. The majority were female (67%) and Hindu (93.2%). While 258 students initially chose traditional lectures, 92.5% ultimately preferred simulation-based learning.

Conclusion: Simulation-based learning was more accepted than traditional lectures among nursing students. A significant association was found between perception, acceptance, and demographic variables.

Keywords
Perception, Acceptance, Traditional Lecture, Simulation-Based Learning, Nursing Students.