英文摘要 |
The advanced maternal-child nursing program at National Yang-Ming University is using problem-based learning and small group discussions to improve the quality of thinking among graduate students. By using focus groups and concept map assessments, the purposes of this study were to examine the effectiveness of the program in regard to their learning experience and the improvement of their critical thinking abilities. Data were collected from four students in the graduate pediatric program. The focus group interview process was tape-recorded and a content analysis was performed. The results showed seven themes and indicated that students experienced a change in systematic thinking, integrated knowledge and practice, and an enhanced critical thinking learning experience. Furthermore, a study of the changes in critical thinking using a concept map from students was performed. The results showed students' concept clarity, the relationships of concepts, systematic thinking and multiple thinking improved. The results provide a scientific foundation for using problem-based learning methods graduate level nursing programs. |