Jigsaw Cooperative Learning Strategy: An Effective Tool for Improving Maternity Nursing Students’ Achievement, Retention and Self Confidence | ||
| Egyptian Journal of Health Care | ||
| Article 130, Volume 13, Issue 1, March 2022, Pages 1920-1933 PDF (504.62 K) | ||
| Document Type: Original Article | ||
| DOI: 10.21608/ejhc.2022.249394 | ||
| Authors | ||
| Rania Farrag1; Soad Ahmed2; El- Saida Gouda Nasr3 | ||
| 1Assistance Professors of Maternal and Neonatal Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Fayoum University | ||
| 2Lecturer of Community Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Fayoum University | ||
| 3Lecturer of Maternal and Neonatal Health Nursing Faculty of Nursing, Fayoum University | ||
| Abstract | ||
| Background: The jigsaw cooperative learning strategy (JCLS) can help Critical thinking is developed in nursing students. As well as talents in problem-solving. In the maternity nursing field, it aims to ensure the safety of both the mother and the new-born. The study's aim was to assess the impact of Jigsaw cooperative learning strategy for improving students of maternity nursing achievement, retention and self-confidence. Design: A quasi-experimental research design was utilized n this research. Setting: The study was carried out at the Maternal and Newborn Health Nursing Department of Fayoum University. (third year students). Sample: A convenient sample of 300 students enrolled for the academic years 2020/2021 was recruited. The first term's pupils were assigned to the control group (150), which received traditional teaching methods, whereas students in the second term were assigned to the study group (150), which was subjected to the Jigsaw Cooperative Learning Strategy. Tools: Four tools were utilized for data gathering: Tool I: A structured interviewing questionnaire used to assess students' Socio-demographic characteristics, Tool II:Student achievement tests (midterm and final written exams) are used to assess students' learning levels. Tool III: Satisfaction with Learning and Self-confidence in Learning (SCL) to assess a student’s satisfaction and confidence in learning. Tool IV: Self-administered Students' Nurses' Opinionnaire Questionnaire sheet to assess nurses student' satisfaction with jigsaw strategy application.Results: In terms of student achievement, Between the two groups, there was a statistically significant difference. (midterm & final exam). Furthermore, students in the study group displayed greater information retention and self-confidence than students who were subjected to the traditional method. Conclusions: Jigsaw's collaborative learning strategy significantly improves student achievement, retention, and confidence in maternity nursing during the labour area in the clinic. Recommendations: Academic staff should be trained in how to use the jigsaw technique as an innovative teaching and learning strategy. Training workshops should be held for educators (faculty staff) and course designers to help them Adapt the approach to their students' needs. | ||
| Keywords | ||
| Jigsaw Cooperative Learning Strategy; information retention; Students’ achievement; Students’ self-confidence; Labour concept | ||
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