The Relationship of Core Competencies(Problem Solving Ability, Communication Ability, Self-directed Learning Ability) to Critical Thinking.
- Author:
Eunyoung CHOI
1
;
Jiyun KIM
Author Information
1. Department of Nursing, Cheju Halla College, Korea. jykim4u@yahoo.co.kr
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Thinking;
Problem solving;
Communication;
Learning
- MeSH:
Communication*;
Humans;
Learning*;
Logic;
Problem Solving;
Thinking*
- From:Journal of Korean Academy of Fundamental Nursing
2007;14(4):412-419
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
PURPOSE: This study was done to analyze core competencies affecting critical thinking ability of student nurses. Core competencies investigated in this study were problem solving ability, communication ability and self-directed learning ability. METHOD: Data were collected from a convenience sample of 322 student nurses in 2 provinces during the period from May 21 to June 8, 2007. Critical thinking, problem solving ability, communication ability and self-directed learning ability were measured using the Disposition towards Critical Thinking Scale by Park (1999-a) and the Core Competencies Scale by Lee (2003). Descriptive statistics and correlation coefficients with the SPSS WIN 12.0 program were used to analyze the data. RESULTS: There were significant differences in the critical thinking according to grade, type of high school, experience with PBL, preference for lecture-based learning, preference for discussion and perceived logicality. The score for critical thinking showed significantly positive correlations with scores for problem solving ability (r=0.54, p=0.00), communication ability (r=0.56, p=0.00) and self-directed learning ability (r=0.54, p=0.00). CONCLUSION: The results of this study suggest that problem solving ability, communication ability and self-directed learning ability are significant factors affecting critical thinking in student nurses.
