Student Learning Environment Through a Blended Modality in Teaching Selected Maternal and Child Health Concepts

Abstract

Education plays an important role in nursing, especially in helping students gain both knowledge and practical skills. According to Benner (2017), real-life clinical experiences are just as important as classroom learning because they help students apply what they know in actual healthcare settings. When the COVID-19 pandemic started, nursing education had to quickly adjust. Many schools began using online learning and new teaching methods. This led to the use of blended learning, which combines face-to-face training with online lessons. While this approach helps keep learning going during difficult times, some people still question if it is effective, especially for courses like Maternal and Child Health (MCH) that need hands-on practice.

To better understand how students feel about blended learning, a study was done with 108 nursing students taking the Maternal and Child Health Concepts course. They were interviewed to learn about their experiences, methods of learning, and expectations when using blended learning during the pandemic. This research aims to understand the benefits and challenges students face with this type of learning.

The results of the study are expected to give useful information that can help improve blended learning in nursing. By learning about students’ struggles and needs, educators can create better ways to support them. This is important so that students can build the skills and knowledge they need, especially in MCH nursing, where giving accurate and evidence-based care is very important. The goal is to make sure nursing students are well-prepared, no matter what kind of learning environment they are in.