ABSTRACT
Objective To explore the teaching effects of theory and practice integrated teaching model in small class teaching of ENT nursing. Methods Two classes of nursing students from grade two were randomly selected as experiment group and control group with 120 students in each group. The experiment group was treated with theory and practice integrated teaching model in small class and the control group with traditional practice. The teaching effects of the two groups were compared by test results as well as questionnaire survey . Result The teaching effect in the experiment group was significantly better than that of the control group (P<0.05). Conclusion The theory and practice integrated teaching model in small classes can promote the students' interest in learning and mobilize their initiative and enthusiasm to master theoretical knowledge and specialist skills.