Effects of Team-based Problem-based Learning Combined with Smart Education: A Focus on High-risk Newborn Care

• Main Author: Sun-Yi Yang
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Korean Academy of Child Health Nursing 2019-10-01
• Series: Child Health Nursing Research
• Subjects: students; nursing; computer-assisted instruction; problem-based learning
• Online Access: http://www.e-chnr.org/upload/pdf/chnr-25-4-507.pdf

Purpose This study was conducted to examine the effects of team-based problem-based learning combined with smart education among nursing students. Methods A quasi-experimental non-equivalent control group, pre-posttest design was used. The experimental group (n=36) received problem-based learning combined with smart education and lectures 7 times over the course of 7 weeks (100 minutes weekly). Control group (n=34) only received instructor-centered lectures 7 times over the course of 7 weeks (100 minutes weekly). Data were analyzed using the x2 test, the Fisher exact test, and the independent t-test with SPSS for Windows version 21.0. Results After the intervention, the experimental group reported increased learning motivation (t=2.70, p=.009), problem-solving ability (t=2.25, p=.028), academic self-efficacy (t=4.76, p<.001), self-learning ability (t=2.78, p<.001), and leadership (t=2.78, p=.007) relative to the control group. Conclusion Team-based problem-based learning combined with smart education and lectures was found to be an effective approach for increasing the learning motivation, problem-solving ability, academic self-efficacy, self-learning ability, and leadership of nursing students.