SRINAGARIND MEDICAL JOURNAL

Volume 36, No. 02, Month MARCH, Year 2021, Pages 195 - 199

The effect of the jigsaw cooperative learning technique on mean scores for learning about irrigation procedures among second year nursing students

Arunrat Utaisang, Khunphitha Junsevg, Nuttiya Pommasaka Na Sakonnakhon, Amornrat Sangsaikaew

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Background and Objectives: The jigsaw cooperative learning technique can encourage all learners to participate in the study. The purpose of this study was to compare the mean scores of the students’learning achievement before and after using the jigsaw cooperative learning technique to aid student learning about irrigation procedures. Methods: A quasi-experimental research approach was used. The population consisted of 146 second year nursing students who were selected through a purposive sampling method. The research instruments were the average score and a satisfaction evaluation form. Data were analyzed by paired t-test. Results: It was found that the students’ knowledge after using the jigsaw cooperative learning technique on irrigation procedures was significantly higher than before at the .01 level. In addition, the students’ satisfaction was at the highest level. Conclusion: The jigsaw cooperative learning technique can be successfully used to improve the level of student knowledge.

Keywords

Jigsaw cooperative learning; Achievement; Nursing student

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