Original Research Paper
A Comparative Study of Online and In-class Problem-Based Learning for Nurse Anesthetists
Authors:
P. Vichitvejpaisal ,
Department of Anesthesiology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok 10700, TH
T. Panjamawat,
217 SoiThoedthai 66, Bang Wa, Phasi Charoen, Bangkok 10160, TH
P. Varasunun
Department of Education, Faculty of Education and Development Sciences, Kasetsart University Kamphaeng Saen Campus, Nakhon Pathom 73140, TH
Abstract
Objective: To compare the online (OPBL) and in-class problem-based learning (IPBL) in terms of educational achievement.
Methods: A pre-test and post-test study design of a three-week research project was performed in volunteering students of two academic years. After completing the pre-test, the IPBL group underwent a formative assessment. The instructor then held an open discussion for further explanation and clarification. Afterwards, students faced another formative test to earn their achievement scores. The three-hour activities in each learning specification part took place exactly a week apart. On the other hand, the OPBL group performed all tests by logging on to a website. The program not only established their weaknesses and urged them to explore for core knowledge, but also recorded students’ profiles. After three weeks, a post-test was arranged for both groups.
Results: The pre/post-test score and growth of knowledge of the IPBL and OPBL group were 4.57 ± 2.92, 23.74 ± 7.58, 54.32% and 4.94 ± 6.31, 31.67 ± 7.07, 76.01%. There was no statistically significant difference between pre-test scores of the two groups. In both groups, post-test scores were higher than the pre-test ones.
Conclusions: The on-line learning yielded flexible arrangement for self-directed learning (SDL) with better learning achievement.
How to Cite:
Vichitvejpaisal, P., Panjamawat, T. and Varasunun, P., 2017. A Comparative Study of Online and In-class Problem-Based Learning for Nurse Anesthetists. South-East Asian Journal of Medical Education, 11(2), pp.18–24. DOI: http://doi.org/10.4038/seajme.v11i2.15
Published on
01 Dec 2017.
Peer Reviewed
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