J Korean Acad Fundam Nurs.  2009 May;16(2):200-206.

Participation and Academic Achievement by Learning Styles in Problem Based Learning

• Kim JY
• Choi EY

Abstract

PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to analyze nursing students' learning styles and relationship of learning style to participation and academic achievement. METHOD: The study participants were nursing students in C college learning through problem based learning (PBL). Data were collected using a questionnaire which included Kolb's learning styles. Performance evaluation and paper examination were used to evaluate academic achievement.
RESULTS
Most of the students had converger type learning style. Student with a tendency to abstract conceptualization, such as converger type and assimilator type, preferred discussion and presentation. The students with converger type learning style participated and achieved better than students with diverger style.
CONCLUSION
The results indicate that learning style was related to participation and academic achievement. Therefore in order to use PBL effectively, facilitators should consider students' learning styles.

Keyword

Learning style; Problem-based learning; Achievement

MeSH Terms

Achievement
Humans
Learning
Problem-Based Learning
Surveys and Questionnaires
Students, Nursing