[Perception about problem-based learning in reflective journals among undergraduate nursing students]

Area of Science:

• Nursing Education
• Pedagogy
• Health Professions Education

Context:

• Junior college nursing students (3-year program)
• Exploration of academic achievement and learning attitude variations
• Semester-long study utilizing problem-based learning (PBL) packages

Purpose:

• To investigate nursing students' perceptions of problem-based learning (PBL)
• To analyze how academic achievement and learning attitude influence PBL perception
• To identify specific challenges and benefits of PBL in nursing education

Summary:

• Students reported increased responsibility and satisfaction with PBL, but also time burden and anxiety.
• Negative perceptions of PBL were more prevalent in students with lower academic achievement and learning attitudes.
• PBL was viewed as effective for clinical concept understanding, necessitating supplementary support for struggling students.

Impact:

• PBL can enhance clinical understanding and responsibility in nursing students.
• Targeted support strategies are crucial for academically lower-achieving students in PBL environments.
• Findings inform pedagogical adjustments to optimize PBL effectiveness in nursing programs.