Learning Achievement in Biochemistry Subjec of Nursing Students in Large-size Class at Christian University of Thailand in Academic Year 2008-2009 Using Internet Networking Aids

Abstract

          The purpose of this research was to study the learning achievements of nursing students in Biochemistry in a large-size class at Christian University of Thailand during Academic Year 2008-2009 by using internet networking aids.

          The subjects of the study consisted of 434 and 395 first-year students from the Christian University of Thailand during Academic Year 2008 and 2009. The instruments used in this study were e-Sheets, cartoon and 3-D animation website, VDO-clips and quizzes website. This research compares the percentage of frequency of learning achievement (A-F grade). The datawas analyzed by using  two-sample t-test to  compare the mean between Academic Year 2005-2007 and Academic Year 2008-2009.

          The results showed that in Academic Year 2008-2009  the number of students, who obtained A, B and C grades, was increased to 4.09 %, 8.23 % and 13.66 %, respectively, while the number of students, who got D and F grades, dropped to 10.46 % and 15.51 %, respectively.  The mean of learning achievement is different at the statistical level of 0.05.

          It was concluded that the use of the internet networking aids helped students understand each subject and the learning achievement of the students was better.