Abstract

GONZALEZ-HERNANDO, Carolina et al. Advantages and disadvantages of problem-based learning perceived by nursing students. FEM (Ed. impresa) [online]. 2016, vol.19, n.1, pp.47-53. ISSN 2014-9840.

Aim. It is a phenomenological, qualitative and exploratory study with the aim of nursing students at the University of Valladolid (Spain) to reflect on the pros and cons after using problem based learning methodology during an academic semester. Subjects and methods. Intentional sampling methods were consisted of 47 groups of 4-6 students with a total of 256 students. Data was collected through focus groups whose opinions were recorded in writing by performing a content analysis through the technique of categorization. Results and conclusions. On the one hand, perceived advantages include: high motivation, improved teamwork, deeper learning and changing roles of students being responsible for their own learning and teachers, being mentors who guided and guided them. On the other hand, the disadvantages are: an initial rejection of change, difficulty in coordinating the group, increased workload and more time spent for learning.

Keywords : Critical thinking; Higher education; Nursing; Problem based learning; Reflective thinking; Skills.

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