J Korean Biol Nurs Sci.  2015 Feb;17(1):78-87. 10.7586/jkbns.2015.17.1.78.

The Effects of Case-Based Learning (CBL) on Learning Motivation and Learning Satisfaction of Nursing Students in a Human Physiology Course

• Kim NH
• Park JY
• Jun SE

• KMID: 2149304
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.7586/jkbns.2015.17.1.78

Abstract

PURPOSE
The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of case-based learning (CBL) on learning motivation and learning satisfaction of nursing students in a human physiology course.
METHODS
The development and application of CBL scenarios was conducted from February to June, 2013. Nursing students (n=142) who registered for a human physiology course were assigned into either a control or CLB group. The control group received traditional lectures for 14 weeks. The CBL group received the same 14-week lectures and an additional 5 CBL sessions. The learning motivation and satisfaction were measured by questionnaires at the beginning and the end of the semester. Seven students in the CBL group were randomly selected for a focus-group interview. Quantitative data were analyzed by chi2-test and t-test, and qualitative data were analyzed by content analysis.
RESULTS
The learning motivation and learning satisfaction were not significantly different between the two groups. However, 59% of the CBL group answered with a positive impression on the CBL approach as it helped them to feel a sense of achievement, excitement, to form their identity as nursing students, and so on.
CONCLUSION
These findings suggest that the CBL could be a challenging but useful learning method in a physiology course for nursing students. Further studies with guidance, such as instructors' questions and feedback design are needed to utilize CBL more effectively.

Keyword

Case-based learning; Learning motivation; Learning satisfaction

MeSH Terms

Humans
Humans*
Learning*
Lectures
Motivation*
Nursing*
Physiology*
Students, Nursing*