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A developmental teaching method applied to a select group of nursing students
Journal of Cultural Diversity
|January 1, 1994
Summary
Integrated Skills Reinforcement (ISR) improved nursing student retention, with no significant difference in reading comprehension compared to traditional lectures. ISR may reduce nursing school attrition.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Educational Psychology
Background:
- Student attrition is a significant concern in nursing programs.
- Effective instructional methods are crucial for student success and retention.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the impact of Integrated Skills Reinforcement (ISR) on nursing students' reading comprehension and attrition rates.
- To compare ISR with the traditional lecture method in a baccalaureate nursing program.
Main Methods:
- A quasi-experimental design was employed with 93 junior baccalaureate nursing students.
- The treatment group (n=42) received instruction via ISR, while the comparison group (n=51) received traditional lectures.
- Reading comprehension was assessed using the Descriptive Test of Language Skills (DTLS) in the second and twelfth weeks.
Main Results:
- No statistically significant differences in reading comprehension gains were found between the ISR and lecture groups (p < .05).
- Both groups showed a trend toward improved reading comprehension.
- The attrition rate in the lecture group was 22.5%, while the ISR group had zero attrition.
Conclusions:
- Both ISR and traditional lecture methods appear effective in enhancing reading comprehension.
- Integrated Skills Reinforcement (ISR) shows potential in reducing student attrition in nursing education.
- Further research is warranted to explore the specific elements of ISR contributing to improved retention.