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The longitudinal learning outcomes of using different teaching sequences in a nursing administration project
Wei-Ting Lin1,2, Shu-Yuan Lin1, Fan-Hao Chou1
1College of Nursing, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan.
Journal of Nursing Management
|May 31, 2019
Summary
Problem-based learning (PBL) effectively enhanced nursing students' self-directed learning and teamwork. This teaching strategy shows promise for improving nursing education and leadership development.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Healthcare Administration
- Pedagogy
Background:
- Nursing administration programs present unique challenges due to demanding clinical hours.
- Optimizing teaching strategies, including sequencing, is crucial for enhancing student learning in nursing.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the impact of varied teaching sequences on knowledge acquisition, retention, self-directed learning, and teamwork in nursing administration projects.
- To compare the effectiveness of different pedagogical approaches in nursing education.
Main Methods:
- A longitudinal quasi-experimental design involving 129 nursing students across two groups with distinct teaching sequences.
- Generalized estimating equations were employed to analyze learning outcomes: knowledge acquisition, retention, self-directed learning, and teamwork.
Main Results:
- No significant differences in learning outcomes were observed between the two teaching sequences.
- Problem-based learning (PBL) emerged as a particularly effective strategy for improving student learning outcomes.
Conclusions:
- Problem-based learning (PBL) significantly improved self-directed learning and teamwork among nursing students.
- PBL is a viable strategy for co-teaching and postgraduate training, potentially aiding nurse retention and leadership identification.
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