The Effects of Applying Havruta Learning Method in Nursing Classes

The purpose of this study was to investigate the changes in core competencies by applying the self-directed Havruta learning method to nursing students.

We applied the Havruta learning method in the major subjects of 275 students in nursing college. After examining the general characteristics of the subjects, the author surveyed their debating skills, immersion level into learning and self-directed learning skills in advance and after the research. Then, the author analyzed the collected data in terms of frequency, percentage, and paired T-test by using the R program.

Compared to the prior state to the Havruta learning, third graders after the Havruta learning have seen an increase in the average value of critical thinking ability in the discussion ability evaluation.(p = 0.024). In the assessment of learning immersion level, the average values of clear goals, concrete feedback, action-aware matching, task concentration, control, loss of self-consciousness, modified time sense, and self-purpose experience have all increased.(p<0.05). In self-directed ability assessment, the average values of target setting, resource identification for learning, and basic self-management skills have all increased. (p <0.05). This suggests that Havruta learning method can improve critical thinking skills and nursing knowledge, skills, clinical treatment skills and problem solving skills to solve the target nursing problem, thus influencing the enhancement of knowledge, skills and attitudes required at the nursing field site.

We suggest that the future study will be based on this research that adopts the Havruta-style class model in a wider variety of subjects.