J Korean Acad Soc Nurs Educ.  2014 Nov;20(4):659-666. 10.5977/jkasne.2014.20.4.659.

Effects of Self Study Circle Activity on Self-directed Learning Ability and Learning Attitude in Nursing Students

• Cha NH
• Kim YK

• KMID: 2327546
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.5977/jkasne.2014.20.4.659

Abstract

PURPOSE
This study investigates the effects of self-study circle activity on self-directed learning ability and learning attitude in nursing students.
METHODS
This research design is modeled on a nonequivalent control group pretest-posttest design conducted on 36 nursing students (exp.: 21, con.: 15). Data collection was performed from March 2 to July 20, 2013. Data were analyzed using chi2-tests and t-tests via the SPSS Win 12.0 program package. The variables were self-directed learning ability and learning attitude.
RESULTS
The experimental group revealed significant differences in self-directed learning ability (p<.05) and physiology grade (p<.01) relative to the control group. In contrast, no significant differences between learning attitude were manifest between the two groups.
CONCLUSION
It confirmed that study circle activity is effective in increasing self-directed learning ability in nursing students.

Keyword

Circle; Self-directed learning ability; Learning attitude

MeSH Terms

Data Collection
Humans
Learning*
Physiology
Research Design
Students, Nursing*