Effect of Jigsaw Learning Strategy on Nursing Students’ Understanding of Normal Labor Concept

Abstract

Background:  Cooperative learning methods like the Jigsaw technique require the learner to teach some of the material to the group. Additionally, it improves learners’ self-confidence, which aids in effective problem-solving and critical thinking skills. Aim: To determine the effect of Jigsaw learning strategy on nursing students’ understanding of normal labor concept. Subjects and method: Design: A quasi-experimental research design was used to achieve this study (one group pre-test-post-test design). Setting: The study was applied at Faculty of Nursing at Sohag University Hospital. Subjects: The sample comprised of 100 nursing students was selected by purposive sampling technique involved in the study from the previously selected settings. Two instruments were used: instrument (1): A structured interviewing questionnaire, and instrument (II): Nursing students’ knowledge regarding normal labor concept which was followed by the Jigsaw technique. Results: There was a significant difference in the knowledge score between pre and post-test results at (p value=<0.001). Conclusion: Both research hypotheses could be accepted; it was concluded that the Jigsaw learning strategy proved to be an effective educational learning strategy for nursing students and had a positive effect on enhancing nursing students’ understanding of labor concept. Additionally, it was found that maternity nursing students had positive feedback about Jigsaw learning strategy after its application compared to before. Recommendations: Jigsaw learning strategy should be manipulated as an efficient learning strategy for nursing students to increase their comprehension and understanding of concepts. Engaging students in the manipulation of up-to-date teaching strategies to improve their cooperation skills Moreover, more research should be done on a larger population to allow the results to be generalized.