Gynecology & Obstetrics

Gynecology & Obstetrics
Open Access

ISSN: 2161-0932

Application of Kolbs Learning Theory Among Students of Nursing Administration Course.


2nd International Conference on Gynecology & Obstetrics

November 16-18, 2015 San Antonio, USA

Nehad S. El-Wkeel, Wafaa F. Sleem, Neamat M. El-Sayed and Adel A, Ibrahim

Nursing Administration, Faculty of Nursing, Mansoura University ,Egypt. Nursing Administration, Faculty of Nursing, Damanhur University, Egypt. Community Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Mansoura University, Egypt.

Posters-Accepted Abstracts: Gynecol Obstet (Sunnyvale)

Abstract :

Background: The knowledge of different learning styles among the student population are important in designing curricula, and adopting teaching methods that to promote student learning is a crucial part of ensuring that students engage positively with content and develop the deep learning skills needed for lifelong learning. Aim: The aim of this study was to apply the Kolb�¢����s Learning theory among student�¢����s of nursing administration course. Subjects and Methods: The study conducted in scheduled classroom at Faculty of Nursing-Mansoura University. All 3rd year students who were studying nursing administration course (n=334) participated in this study. One tool was used in this study, Kolbs�¢���� Experiential Learning Styles Inventory. Results: The major findings of this study indicated that there was no statistically significant difference on the total and all items of kolbs�¢���� learning styles inventory between experimental and control group after application of the experiment. Recommendations: the need for further study supported the use of a learning styles inventory to determine the other preferred students�¢���� learning styles to assist teachers in planning and delivering of content to diverse learners, modify teaching strategies and develop nursing curriculum. Key words: Learning Theory, Kolbs�¢���� Experiential Learning, Nursing Students, Learning Strategies.

Biography :

Email: dr_wafaasleem@yahoo.com

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