Effects of PBL(Problem-Based Learning) on Self-Directed Learning and Critical Thinking Disposition of Nursing Students

Bae, Yeong-Suk; Lee, Sook-Hee; Kim, Mi-Hee; Sun, Kwang-Soon

The Journal of Korean Academic Society of Nursing Education 2005;11(2):184-190.
Published online December 31, 2005.

Bae, Yeong-Suk;Lee, Sook-Hee;Kim, Mi-Hee;Sun, Kwang-Soon;

¹Christian College of Nursing
²Christian College of Nursing
³Christian College of Nursing
⁴Christian College of Nursing

문제중심학습이 자기주도성과 비판적 사고성향에 미치는 효과

배영숙, 이숙희, 김미희, 선광순

¹기독간호대학
²기독간호대학
³기독간호대학
⁴기독간호대학

Abstract

Purpose
The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of PBL on self-directed learning and critical thinking disposition. Method: The research design was a nonequivalent control group pretest-posttest design using two groups of first-year students from two nursing schools in Gwangju, South Korea. PBL was conducted for one semester. Result: Significant difference was found in self-directed learning between the two groups after PBL (p<0.05). but, not in critical thinking disposition. Conclusion: The findings indicate that there is a need for paradigm shift in nursing education from the traditional teacher-centered methods to a more learner-centered approach. PBL program will facilitate the development of abilities to become self-directed in learning.

Key Words: Problem solving, Learning, Thinking