Application of scaffolding-based flipped classroom in Infectious Disease Nursing
Objective To explore the effects of the scaffolding-based flipped classroom approach in the teaching of Infectious Disease Nursing.Methods We assigned 152 students of nursing and midwifery majors of grade 2018(experimental group)to be taught using the scaffolding-based flipped classroom approach and 182 students of grade 2017(control group)to be taught using the traditional lecture method.Teaching effects were evaluated through students'exam performance and a questionnaire survey.Numerical data were analyzed using the χ2 test and t test with the use of SPSS 18.0,and text data were processed using NVivo 11 for thematic analysis.Results The experimental group and control group showed significant differences in the interim exam score(83.19±7.96 vs.79.62±3.14,P<0.001)and final exam score(78.47±6.92 vs.73.16±8.24,P<0.001).The students of grade 2018 had a high level of participation in online learning.The questionnaire results showed that the scaffolding-based flipped classroom was well recognized in terms of students'overall perception,perceived course quality,perceived value of learning,and satisfaction and the open-ended question,with low scores for learner complaints and loyalty.Conclusions The scaffolding-based flipped classroom is feasible in the teaching of Infectious Disease Nursing,which can improve students'academic performance and overall competence.