Effects of Self Study Circle Activity on Self-directed Learning Ability and Learning Attitude in Nursing Students / 한국간호교육학회지

ABSTRACT

PURPOSE: This study investigates the effects of self-study circle activity on self-directed learning ability and learning attitude in nursing students. METHODS: This research design is modeled on a nonequivalent control group pretest-posttest design conducted on 36 nursing students (exp. 21, con. 15). Data collection was performed from March 2 to July 20, 2013. Data were analyzed using chi2-tests and t-tests via the SPSS Win 12.0 program package. The variables were self-directed learning ability and learning attitude. RESULTS: The experimental group revealed significant differences in self-directed learning ability (p<.05) and physiology grade (p<.01) relative to the control group. In contrast, no significant differences between learning attitude were manifest between the two groups. CONCLUSION: It confirmed that study circle activity is effective in increasing self-directed learning ability in nursing students.