Web based Vs traditional: A comparison of two instructional methods to teach obstetrical palpation for antenatal mothers among B.Sc(N) II year students

Abstract

It is commonly thought that new technologies make a big difference in education. Large educational establishments are responsible for facilitating the uptake, development and implementation of technology in teaching and learning. Quasi experimental Post test only Design was employed. 15samples in each group were selected by lottery method from B.Sc(N) II year. The method of obstetrical palpation is compared between web based instruction and traditional instruction. Post test on knowledge was assessed by Structured Multiple Choice Questionnaire and skill was assessed by Observation checklist with rating scale. Knowledge on obstetrical palpation among students in web based group is effective in the mean score of 8.4 with 1.183 standard deviation and the standard error mean was 0.306 than that of students in the traditional group. Skill on obstetrical palpation revealed that the ability to do the obstetrical palpation skillfully was higher among students in traditional group in the mean score of 27.87 with 5.951 standard deviation and standard error mean was 1.536 but there was no significant difference between the traditional and Web based teaching to teach obstetrical palpation at the level of P<0.01. The combination of these two methods of education may further enhance the students skill acquisition level.