The Effect of Interactive Learning Environment on Maternity Nursing Students' Achievement in the Clinical Setting

Abstract: Background The jigsaw method is away to learn the course material in a cooperative learning style. jigsaw can affect positively on both the nursing students and clinical nurse educators. Aim of the study: was to investigate the effect of an interactive learning environment using the jigsaw method on maternity nursing students' achievement in the clinical setting. Research design: This study used a quasi-experimental research design. Setting: The study was conducted at the Maternal and Neonatal Health Nursing Department, Faculty of Nursing, Al-Fayoum University in Egypt. Subjects: A convenient sample of 200 third-year maternity nursing students was recruited and divided into two groups: a control group of 100 students and a study group of 100 students. Tools: Three tools were used for data collection in the present study. Tool I: A Structured interviewing questionnaire: Included demographic data as; age, gender, and previous educational level. Tool II: The students' achievement scale Tool III: Cooperative Jigsaw Opinion Scale. Results: The findings showed a statistically significant difference between the two groups, with the study group (exposed to the jigsaw learning strategy) achieved higher scores compared to the control group. Conclusion: The study concluded that the jigsaw learning strategy significantly improves maternity nursing students' academic achievement also it was found that maternity nursing students had positive feedback about Jigsaw learning strategy after its application. Recommendation: The study recommends applying the jigsaw learning strategy as a teaching method in all nursing academic courses, both theory and practice. Further Research: Assess The factors that may influence the success of the Jigsaw approach in diverse educational settings, particularly in nursing education. Keywords: Jigsaw learning strategy – Maternity nursing students - Students' achievement. Title: The Effect of Interactive Learning Environment on Maternity Nursing Students' Achievement in the Clinical Setting Author: Walaa Ashry Rabea, Entesar Fatouh Abd-El Moneim, Rania Abd El-Hak Eid Farrag, Neama Abd-El Fattah Abd-El Gawad International Journal of Novel Research in Healthcare and Nursing ISSN 2394-7330 Vol. 11, Issue 2, May 2024 - August 2024 Page No: 285-297 Novelty Journals Website: www.noveltyjournals.com Published Date: 31-August-2024 DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.13626331 Paper Download Link (Source) https://www.noveltyjournals.com/upload/paper/The%20Effect%20of%20Interactive%20Learning-31082024-2.pdf