J Korean Acad Fundam Nurs.  2012 Aug;19(3):334-342.

Academic Achievement, Self-directed Learning, and Critical Thinking Disposition According to Learning Styles of Nursing Students

Affiliations
  • 1Red Cross College of Nursing, Chung-Ang University, Korea. rnhaeunho@cau.ac.kr
  • 2Department of Nursing, Suwon Women's College, Korea.

Abstract

PURPOSE
This descriptive study was done to identify the academic achievement, self-directed learning (SDL), and critical thinking disposition (CTD) of nursing students according to their learning styles. METHOD: The participants were 240 nursing students. Data were collected using structured questionnaires which included Kolb's Learning Style Inventory, Academic Achievement in Fundamental Nursing and Health Assessment, Self Directed Learning Readiness Scale, and California Critical Thinking Disposition Inventory. Data were analyzed using chi2 test, ANOVA, Pearson' correlation coefficients, and Spearman rank correlation coefficient.
RESULTS
One third of respondents were shown to be Convergers in their learning style (33.3%). The Academic Achievement of students who were Convergers was significantly higher than those who were Divergers or Accommodators (F=5.95, p=.001). The SDL and CTD of students who were Convergers were significantly higher than Divergers and Assimilators (F=9.67, p<.001 and F=8.42, p<.001). No significant correlations were found between Academic Achievement and SDL or CTD, but a statistically significant positive correlation was found between SDL and CTD (r=.68, p<.001).
CONCLUSION
The findings of this study indicate that learning style influences academic achievement, SDL and CTD.

Keyword

Learning; Nursing students

MeSH Terms

Achievement
California
Surveys and Questionnaires
Humans
Learning
Self-Assessment
Students, Nursing
Thinking
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