Effects of Active- learning to Enhance Expected Learning Outcome and Students’ Satisfaction of Nursing Students in the Subject of Gerontological Nursing

Abstract

This research aimed to investigate the outcome of active-learning strategies implemented in nursing students who enrolled in gerontological nursing courses, which consisted of the expected learning outcome and students’ satisfaction. Research samples were selected by using a purposive sampling technique. A total of 115 third-year nursing students studying at the Faculty of Nursing, Srinakharinwirot University, were included in this study. The instruments used were active-learning program which incorporated problem-based learning, case-based learning, concept mapping learning, learning from real situations, and innovation development. The expected learning outcome and the students’ satisfactions instruments were collected by employing both quantitative surveys and open-ended questions. Data were analyzed by using descriptive statistics, that is, arithmetic means and standard deviation. The results revealed that: 1) All participants in this study achieved the aim of expected learning outcome in all 5 aspects of active learning in a gerontological nursing subject (60%) (M = 78.18, SD = 5.16). In terms of TQF dimensions, ethics and morals were presented as the second-highest percentage of the learning outcomes after utilising active learning strategies (99.67%), followed by communication and interpersonal skills (99.40%), and information technology skills (92.60%), respectively. 2) The mean of students’ satisfaction related to teaching and learning management in the subject of gerontological nursing was in the high level (M = 4.14, SD = 0.43). Research results showed that active-learning strategies can enhance the learning of student and their satisfaction. In addition, the management of active learning can develop the expected learning outcome in a gerontological nursing subject. Nursing students who learn active-learning can accomplish educational achievement. Therefore, teachers should be encouraged to apply active-learning in the gerontological nursing subject.