Shadi Dehghanzadeh
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Background Active learning approaches, including the flipped classroom, can enhance meaningful learning among students of medical sciences. Objectives The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of the flipped classroom teaching method on nursing students' learning approaches. Methods This ...
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Background Active learning approaches, including the flipped classroom, can enhance meaningful learning among students of medical sciences. Objectives The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of the flipped classroom teaching method on nursing students' learning approaches. Methods This one-group quasi-experimental study with a pretest-posttest design was carried out among 46 undergraduate nursing students who had passed the orthopedic nursing course in the academic year of 2017-2018. The participants were selected by the census method. To teach through the flipped classroom method, the instructor provided electronic content for the course using the Articulate Storyline software. Students studied electronic contents and the reference book prior to each session and participated in predetermined collaborative activities. Data were collected using the Revised Two-Factor Study Process Questionnaire (R-SPQ-2F) before and after the completion of the classes. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, independent test, paired test and Pearson correlation coefficient by SPSS software. Results The flipped classroom method significantly increased the deep learning approach (P
Seyedeh Azam Sajadi; Nahid Rajai; Jamileh Mokhtari Nouri
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Background Lack of suitable educational programs in nursing causes irreparable damage to the community’s health and reduces the academic credibility of universities. In Iran, the master of science in nursing (MScN) program is not tailored to the needs of the community, and graduates lack the required ...
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Background Lack of suitable educational programs in nursing causes irreparable damage to the community’s health and reduces the academic credibility of universities. In Iran, the master of science in nursing (MScN) program is not tailored to the needs of the community, and graduates lack the required nursing skills. Considering the distinguished quality of higher education in Japan, the aim of the present study is to perform a comparative analysis of MScN programs in Iran and Japan. Methods In this descriptive comparative study, an extensive electronic search was carried out in Persian and English databases, including PubMed, Iran Medex, Medline, Scopus, Google Scholar, scientific information database (SID), and MagIran among articles published during 1997 - 2016. The gathered data were categorized and compared according to the study objectives. Results In comparison with Iran, Japan has a longer history of postgraduate nursing programs, and its educational system has prominent strengths and advantages including: admission interviews; English language requirements for admission; versatility and flexibility of the educational curricula to facilitate student employment during education; integration of research-based units in the curricula; and attention to community-based and home care nursing. Conclusions Comparison of the educational systems of Iran and Japan highlights the need for more flexible curricula in Iran in accordance with the community’s needs.
Hossein Karimi Moonaghi; Roghayeh Zardosht
Volume 12, Issue 1 , May 2015, , Pages 98-107
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Background & Objective: Learning theories focus on individuals way of learning Cognitive learning theory emphasizes the importance of the internal process of the learner and includes several known prospects such as Gestalt data processing or information processing meaningful learning concept ...
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Background & Objective: Learning theories focus on individuals way of learning Cognitive learning theory emphasizes the importance of the internal process of the learner and includes several known prospects such as Gestalt data processing or information processing meaningful learning concept mapping exploration methods selfefficacy and selfregulation Each of these perspectives emphasizes a specific aspect of cognition Limited information exists on the processes and approaches used by nursing students in learning The present research was conducted in order to determine the role of cognitive theory in nursing education Methods: In this study library and search databases [Medline Google Scholar Scientific information database (SID) and Magiran] were search using the keywords learning theory cognitive theory and nursing education All literature published from 2000 to 2013 were selected Subsequently each approach to this theory in nursing education was studied Results: The key principles of Gestalt in connection with the care and education of patients include mental organization towards simplicity balance and discipline guided by the patients desire and a simple and clear description of the illness Application of information processing theory in nursing education consists of compliance of occupation with mindset and acceptance of and respect for different ways of thinking among people working in the health care environment Concept mapping is a metacognitive strategy for training nursing students on learning methods and exploration method is the factor which increases the confidence of nurses Selfefficacy emphasizes the importance of acquisition and application of knowledge and development and improvement of scientific and professional skills Moreover nursing students with greater achievements are learners who show selfregulation Conclusion: In the 21st century nursing has undergone numerous changes and nurses are forced to deal with patients with a wider range of pathologies and chronic and underlying diseases For satisfactory performance in such an educational environment nurses require cognitive and metacognitive skills Educational applications of social cognitive learning theory in nursing include model orientation teaching new behaviors and skills encouraging previously learned behaviors directly and indirectly teaching of the prevention of chronic diseases increasing patients independence and effectiveness This study provided valuable knowledge on cognitive theory in nursing education Thus the introduction application and study of this theory in nursing education are recommended
