THE CONTEXT – BASED LEARNING MODEL IN NURSING ADMINISTRATION PRACTICUM SUBJECT

Abstract

          The purpose of this study was to gain 1) The Context – Based Learning Model 2) an understanding the experience of the context – based learning model, and 3) to compare learning outcome Thai Qualification Framework for Bachelor of Nursing Science between before and after learning by context based learning in nursing administration practicum subject. Research design was employed in 4 phases, which were 1) assessing of the current situation 2) developing the model of context- based learning 3) Implementing the model of context- based learning, and 4) evaluating the model. Triangulation mixed method designs was used. This research was Qualitative approach with hermeneutic phenomenology technique based on the philosophical views as framework. The key informants by purposive selection on criterion mentioned, they consisted of 2 groups: 16 4^th nursing students and 8 nurse mentors. Data were collected using document review, focus group and in – depth interview.    Quasi – experimental research was used. The population in Quantitative approach was 88 4^th nursing students that trained nursing administration practicum subject. Data were analyzed using frequency, percentage, paired t – test and Hermeneutic Phenomenology analysis.

          The results showed that: The context-based learning model consists of 4 steps: 1) Determine the situation stage 2) Research stage 3) Educational exchange stage and 4) Application stage. The context- based learning experience of learners composed of 3 themes, which were 1) Practice smoothly 2) Apply the work approach to the future and 3) Learning that responds to learning outcomes. Learning outcome scores of Thai Qualification Framework for Bachelor of Nursing Science after the context- based learning was higher than before learning at .01 significantly level. The suggestion of this study was the instructors may be applying the context- based learning in nursing teaching and learning for students’ work experience and expected learning outcome.