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Adaptation of Know, Want to Know, and Learned Chart for Problem-Based Learning

The Journal of Nursing Education

|August 9, 2017

Summary

The Know, Want to know, Learned (KWL) chart enhances critical thinking in problem-based learning nursing courses. This structured tool helps students navigate complex case studies and improve problem-solving skills.

Area of Science:

Nursing Education
Medical-Surgical Nursing

Background:

Introduced KWL (Know, Want to know, Learned) chart to foster critical thinking.
Implemented in a large, multisite medical-surgical nursing course.
Utilized problem-based learning (PBL) pedagogy.

Purpose of the Study:

To assess the effectiveness of KWL charts in a PBL nursing course.
To evaluate the impact of KWL charts on student critical thinking and problem-solving.
To explore the KWL chart as a tool for structuring learning in medical-surgical nursing.

Main Methods:

Students completed KWL charts before class with concept videos.
Students engaged in group case study work during class.
Faculty reviewed KWL charts for evidence of problem-solving growth and used results for remediation.

Main Results:

KWL charts provided essential structure for students addressing case study ambiguities.
Both students and faculty reported positive experiences with the KWL tool.
Students suggested minor improvements to the KWL chart.

Conclusions:

KWL charts show potential to enhance performance and critical thinking in PBL settings.
Further research is recommended to explore KWL chart utility in structuring student decision-making.
The KWL chart can be a valuable tool in medical-surgical nursing education.

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