Date of Award
1-1-2021
Thesis Type
masters
Document Type
Thesis (Restricted Access)
Divisions
education
Department
Department of Educational Psychology and Counselling
Institution
Universiti Malaya
Abstract
In 2010, declining standards of nursing care in Malaysia triggered immense concern. This erosion was traced to inadequate teacher-centric nurse instruction in nursing schools. The Malaysian government proposed that Problem-based learning, a student-led instruction method, be utilized henceforth. This study aims to investigate the experiences of nurse-educators regarding Problem-based learning presuming that successful implementation of Problem-based learning method hinged heavily on the role, capabilities and attitude of nurse-educators regarding this divergent learning method. A study was conducted among five nurse-educators with long experiences in using this method. They were interviewed using open-ended questions. Interview data obtained was analyzed using N-Vivo-12 analytical software. The findings indicated that the nurse-educators had limited knowledge of Problem-based learning techniques, lacked adequate training in facilitating and exhibited insufficient conviction in utilizing Problem-based learning in its entirety in their teaching functions. The findings revealed that these nurse-educators complemented Problem Based learning with lectures and notes. A related finding was the poor support extended by management to these nurse-educators and the lack of monitoring of implementation of Problem-based learning. The significance of this study lies in the expose on the educators’ experiences adding to the limited research and information hitherto available regarding Problem-based learning- educator perceptions. The findings point towards educator preference for mixed-mode instruction rather than sole reliance on Problem-based learning.
Note
Dissertation (M.A.) – Faculty of Education, Universiti Malaya, 2021.
Recommended Citation
Umadevi, Alasingam, "Experiences of nurse educators in Malaysia regarding problem based learning / Umadevi Alasingam" (2021). Student Works (2020-2029). 632.
https://knova.um.edu.my/student_works_2020s/632