Effects of Self Study Circle Activity on Self-directed Learning Ability and Learning Attitude in Nursing Students.
10.5977/jkasne.2014.20.4.659
- Author:
Nam Hyun CHA
1
;
Yun Kyung KIM
Author Information
1. Department of Nursing, Health Science College, Kangwon University, Dogye, Korea.
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Circle;
Self-directed learning ability;
Learning attitude
- MeSH:
Data Collection;
Humans;
Learning*;
Physiology;
Research Design;
Students, Nursing*
- From:Journal of Korean Academic Society of Nursing Education
2014;20(4):659-666
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
PURPOSE: This study investigates the effects of self-study circle activity on self-directed learning ability and learning attitude in nursing students. METHODS: This research design is modeled on a nonequivalent control group pretest-posttest design conducted on 36 nursing students (exp.: 21, con.: 15). Data collection was performed from March 2 to July 20, 2013. Data were analyzed using chi2-tests and t-tests via the SPSS Win 12.0 program package. The variables were self-directed learning ability and learning attitude. RESULTS: The experimental group revealed significant differences in self-directed learning ability (p<.05) and physiology grade (p<.01) relative to the control group. In contrast, no significant differences between learning attitude were manifest between the two groups. CONCLUSION: It confirmed that study circle activity is effective in increasing self-directed learning ability in nursing students.
