Application of Cooperative Learning Approach in the Practice Teaching of Basic Nursing Techniques for Male Nursing Students / 中国实用护理杂志

ABSTRACT

Objective To explore the teaching effect of cooperative learning approach in the training class of basic nursing operation techniques for male students. Methods A total of 82 male nursing students who were admitted into college in 2013 with a 3-year study program were divided into two groups based on mechanical sampling method, 42 students in the experimental group were trained with cooperative learning approach, while 40 students in the control group were trained with traditional teaching method. At the end of the semester, surveys were conducted and the results of students′operative skill were analyzed. Results The result of operative skills evaluation in the experiment group was 88.0 ± 6.9while that in the control group was 79.0 ± 9.2. The comparative difference between the two groups had statistical significance(t = 4.392,P<0.01). The qualified rate in the experiment group was 95.23%(40/42)while that in the control group was 70.00%(28/40).The comparative difference between the two groups had statistical significance(χ2=9.118,P<0.01). Conclusions Cooperative learning approach can improve the teaching effect of nursing operative skills for male nursing students. Thus it is an effective teaching method that deserves promotion and application in the practice teaching of Basic Nursing Techniques.