Perception on jigsaw method versus think-pair-share method among B.SC (N) IV year students at selected nursing college in Chennai

Jigsaw is one of the teaching method used to improve teamwork and interpersonal communication, thinking and problem-solving skills. A descriptive study was conducted to assess the perception on jigsaw method versus think -pair -share method among B.Sc Nursing IV year students in selected Nursing college. The study was carried out with 40 samples who fulfilled the inclusion criteria. Simple random sampling technique was used to select the sample. The tool used for the study was Modified Ingleton questionnaire that consists of 12 questions regarding perception assessment. It was scored on a 4-point Likert scale ranges from 1 to 100.Study findings revealed that with regard to the level of perception on jigsaw method, none of them had very poor and poor perception, 18 (90%) had excellent perception and 2 (10%) had good perception on jigsaw method and level of perception on think – pair – share method, none of them had very poor perception and poor perception, 14 (70%) had excellent perception and 6 (30%) had good perception.