Learning outcomes of nursing students in nursing practice according to the Thai Qualification Framework for Higher Education

Abstract

This descriptive research aimed to study and compare the learning outcomes of nursing students in nursing practice according to the Thai Qualifications Framework for Higher Education according to the assessment of clinical teachers and nursing students. The sample consisted of 27 clinical teachers and 30 fourth-year nursing students who will graduate in the academic year 2022 of the Faculty of Nursing, Private University. The instrument used was a learning outcomes assessment form according to six aspects of the Qualifications Framework for Higher Education, with 5 five-point Likert Scale. Learning outcomes were classified according to the criterion average scores into 3 levels: high, moderate, and low. Reliability test of the assessment form obtained the Cronbach’s alpha coefficient of clinical teachers and students was equal to .96. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, and t test.

The results showed that the clinical teachers assessed the overall learning outcomes of the students at a moderate level. The learning outcomes of each aspect showed that the ethical and moral aspect, and the interpersonal skills and responsibility aspect were at high levels. The other aspects were at moderate levels. The students assessed their overall learning outcomes and all aspects at high levels. Clinical teachers rated the student’s learning outcomes of knowledge and professional skills at moderate levels, whereas students rated these at high levels. Comparison on the assessment of learning outcomes between clinical teachers and students was found that there were statistically significant differences in all aspects and overall. Important recommendation focus on moderate-level learning outcomes that should be taken into consideration to find strategies to manage teaching and learning in order to increase learning outcomes.