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Area of Science:

  • Nursing Education
  • Pedagogy
  • Curriculum Development

Background:

  • Traditional nursing education in Guyana relies on lectures and outdated texts.
  • Previous methods led to dissatisfaction with student knowledge retention and critical thinking.
  • Advocacy for change led to the introduction of a problem-based learning (PBL) approach.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce and evaluate a new problem-based learning (PBL) curriculum for first-year diploma nursing students in Guyana.
  • To shift from traditional didactic teaching to a more student-centered, active learning model.
  • To assess the effectiveness of PBL in enhancing nursing students' learning outcomes.

Main Methods:

  • Implementation of a PBL curriculum where problems serve as a catalyst for identifying learning needs.
  • Students engaged in small group work to analyze problems, synthesize information, and identify learning issues.
  • Utilized group discussions, hypothesis generation, and exploration of prior knowledge.

Main Results:

  • Students demonstrated immediate success as active, self-directed learners with minimal support.
  • Evaluation included syllabus-based assessments (homework/exams) and qualitative feedback.
  • Identified specific positive and negative factors influencing the learning process.

Conclusions:

  • First-year nursing students can effectively thrive in a self-directed, small group learning environment.
  • The PBL approach shows promise in improving nursing education in Guyana.
  • The study highlights the adaptability and success of students in a novel educational framework.