Development of a Blended Learning Model for Nursing Students in Nursing Practicum for Healthy Children During COVID-19 Pandemic
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Objective: This study aimed to develop a blended learning model for nursing students in nursing practicum for healthy children during COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: Four phases of research and development were conducted, comprising (1) analyzing the situation and needs, (2) developing a blended learning model, (3) try out a blended learning model, and (4) assessing students’ satisfaction. There were eight pediatric nursing lecturers involved in the developing phase. Sample were fifty-five of fourth-year nursing students. The research instrument included 1) the blended learning model for nursing students in nursing practicum for healthy children and its manual, 2) the demographic data questionnaire, and 3) satisfaction questionnaire. Descriptive statistics were used to analyze the data. Results: The blended learning model for nursing students in nursing practicum for healthy children includes three components. There are 1) the nursing practicum for healthy early childhood using case-based learning, 2) growth assessment and promotion in early childhood based on the scenario, and 3) developmental assessment and promotion in early childhood based on the scenario. The students’ satisfaction on the blended learning model based on scenario was at the high level (M = 4.27, SD = .55). Conclusion: The blended learning model for nursing students in nursing practicum for healthy children included learning activities that enhance the course learning outcomes achievement, especially during the limitation of clinical practice due to pandemic of communicable disease.
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