The Effects of PBL (Problem-Based Learning) on the Self-Directed Learning, Critical Thinking Disposition, and Problem Solving Process of Nursing Students.
- Author:
Myoung Ran YOO
1
;
Yun Jung CHOI
;
Myung Sook KANG
Author Information
1. Armed Forces Nursing Academy, Korea. olive377@hanmail.net
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Problem-based learning;
Learning;
Thinking;
Problem solving
- MeSH:
Surveys and Questionnaires;
Humans;
Learning;
Problem Solving;
Problem-Based Learning;
Research Design;
Students, Nursing;
Thinking
- From:Journal of Korean Academy of Fundamental Nursing
2009;16(1):46-55
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
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Abstract:
PURPOSE: The purpose of this research was to evaluate the effects of PBL on ability of nursing students in Self-Directed Learning, Critical Thinking Disposition and Problem Solving Process. METHODS: The research design was a nonequivalent control group pretest-posttest design. For the experimental group PBL was used during one semester (14 weeks). Instruments for data collection were Self-Directed Learning Readiness Scale (Kim, 1997), Critical Thinking Disposition Scale (Kwon et al., 2006) and Problem Solving Process Scale (Lee, 1979). The data were analyzed by repeated measure ANOVA. RESULTS: There were statistically significant improvements in Self-Directed Learning and Critical Thinking between the two groups after PBL. But there was no statistically significant improvement in the Problem Solving Process. CONCLUSION: These results suggest that PBL has a positive effect on nursing students' education. Therefore, PBL should be used for more subjects in the nursing curriculum.
