Effect of action research in students' performance with special reference to demonstrative teaching of nursing procedures in university of nursing, Yangon, 2004.

An action research was conducted to find out factors enhancing the effectiveness of practical demonstrative teaching of nursing procedures (DPT of NP) among the first year nursing students of University of Nursing, Yangon, 2004. Teaching staff and students participated in this study. Problem issues were explored by baseline study and theses factors were taken into consideration for change in teaching methods. Therefore, participatory Learning Action (PLA) method was chosen by a series of meeting with researcher, teachers and students. A total of ten students were selected according to set criteria. An appropriate plan for teaching was then developed. All students in the class were divided into three groups, to include three or four selected students in each group. The selected students have to attend in the group while teaching staff demonstrated NP. After demonstration by three teachers the selected students divided into subgroups respectively in which they performed as demonstrators and led the discussion. The research instrument Allgood's score card (modified) was developed for them as guide lines for demonstration. Thirty students were randomly selected for in-depth interviewing on their opinion on the practical demonstration led by the selected students. Post intervention performance ability testing of NP was undertaken by using a checklist. Then pre and post test performance was compared. Students could see and hear clearly what one demonstrates. Most students got the chance of demonstration. One's difficulties could be eased by discussion among peers. Student's performance ability markedly improved from 33.3 to 64.6. Students' participation in demonstrative teaching is a valuable teaching method.