Application of teaching method of concept-map orientation on autonomous learning competencies of nursing students

VernacularTitle:概念图主导教学法对护生自主学习能力的影响
Author: Fengping LIU ; Yeqing ZOU ; Cheng XU ; Yuanyuan ZHU ; Xiaoyan HUANG
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: Concept-map; Case; Teaching method; Nursing students; Autonomous learning competencies
From: Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2011;27(4):7-10
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Objective To explore the effects of teaching method of concept-map orientation on cultivating intern nursing students' autonomous learning competencies. Methods 120 volunteers were randomly divided into the experimental group and the control group with 60 students in each group. The students from the experimental group participated in the training activities, in which concept-map orientation and clinical case served as a vehicle. While the students from the control group attended lectures held by nursing department. All the students fulfilled the Measure Scale of Autonomous Learning Competencies of Nursing Undergraduates before and after this study. Results There was significant difference between before and after the study, and significant difference was also seen in total score and score of each dimension between the experimental group and the control one. Conclusions The teaching method of conceptmap orientation can cultivate nursing students' autonomous learning competencies.