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Pedagogy for teaching and learning cooperatively on the Web: a Web-based pharmacology course
Mimi M Y Tse1, Sandra P Y Pun, Moon Fai Chan
1School of Nursing, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Kowloon, Hong Kong. hsmtse@inet.polyu.edu.hk
Summary
This study shows that a web-based pharmacology course improved nursing students' understanding and problem-solving skills. Students valued the flexibility and convenience of online learning for healthcare education.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Medical Education Technology
Background:
- Increasing demand for online health information and web-based courses.
- Need for flexible and accessible pharmacology education for nursing students.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop, utilize, and evaluate a web-based pharmacology course for first-year nursing students.
- To assess the impact of web-based learning on students' understanding, problem-solving abilities, and independent learning skills in pharmacology.
Main Methods:
- Development of a web-based course using 150 common drugs.
- Delivery of a blended learning approach: 6 hours face-to-face lecture followed by self-directed online learning via WebCT.
- Evaluation through pre- and post-test questionnaires and online quizzes, supplemented by focus group interviews.
Main Results:
- Significant improvements in understanding pharmacology content, problem-solving skills, and independent learning (p < 0.05).
- Online quizzes achieved satisfactory results.
- Students reported high satisfaction with the time flexibility and convenience of the web-based format.
Conclusions:
- Web-based pharmacology courses offer a promising approach for nursing and healthcare professional education.
- The blended learning model enhances student engagement and learning outcomes in pharmacology.
- Student feedback provides valuable insights for improving future web-based educational initiatives.
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