Project-Based Learning (PjBL) Method: Improving Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving Skills for Nursing Students

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10.2991/assehr.k.220303.010How to use a DOI?

Keywords

Problem Based Learning; Nursing; Critical Thinking; Problem Solving Skill

Abstract

Problem-solving skills and critical thinking are very important for nursing students in carrying out their roles as nursing managers after graduation. Many nursing managers cannot perform optimally in terms of their critical thinking skills and problem-solving abilities within the hospital service units. Because of this shortage, the nursing faculty needs to improve its graduates’ ability through more effective learning methods that can improve critical thinking and problem-solving skills. One of the available alternatives is applying Project-Based Learning (PjBL) in the Nursing Management Residency course. The purpose of the study is to seek out whether or not PjBL method is able to improve students’ critical thinking skills and problem-solving abilities. This study used classroom action research with three cycles. Each cycle was carried out in four stages: implementation, action, observation, and reflection. The research subjects were Master’s students at the Master of Nursing Study Program, taking residency courses in the third semester of the 2020/2021 Academic Year. Each student was evaluated for critical thinking skills through questionnaires, and, as for problem-solving skills, observations and assignment reports were used. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and presented on averages. The results show that there is an increase in critical thinking skills at an excellent category at cycle III (score 85.08 out of 100), and the results of observations on the ability to solve problems at the identification stage of problem priorities rest at the sufficient category (score 73.14 out of 100), constructing problem-solving program at good category (score 77.63 out of 100) and the ability to implement problem-solving programs at good category (score 81.2 out of 100).

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TY  - CONF
AU  - Yulastri Arif
AU  - Zifriyanthi Minanda Putri
PY  - 2022
DA  - 2022/03/28
TI  - Project-Based Learning (PjBL) Method: Improving Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving Skills for Nursing Students
BT  - Proceedings of the 4th International Conference on Educational Development and Quality Assurance (ICED-QA 2021)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 48
EP  - 52
SN  - 2352-5398
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/assehr.k.220303.010
DO  - 10.2991/assehr.k.220303.010
ID  - Arif2022
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