Experiences of nursing students in project-based learning: creating video media on health promotion of children and adolescents

Abstract

This descriptive qualitative research aimed to examine the experience of nursing students in project-based learning by creating video media on health promotion of children and adolescents. Informants were second-year nursing students for a total of ten informants was recruited by maximum variation sampling. All informants were in-depth interviewed according to the semi-structured interview questionnaire and analyzed all the data by using thematic analysis. The results revealed three main themes; 1) The role of an instructor, had sub-themes including; having presentation skills, providing freedom to learn according to the interests of the learners, using technology for searching information and communication, and ready to advise 2) Reflection on innovation creation, had    sub-themes including; using research process, apply a variety of knowledge, considering needs of the target population, using empirical evidence-based, information literacy, and formation of information, media and technology skills 3) Life skills, had sub-themes including; managing  the integration of members' abilities/time management, learning about group process and teamwork, and an opportunity to improve nursing practice. Findings of this study suggest that the project-based learning could enhance 21^st century skills for nursing students, especially information, media and technology skills, and life skills. It also provides primary information regarding managements of project-based learning which could be applied for the development of project-based learning to nursing courses in other fields.