Active Learning Improves Nursing Student Clinical Performance in an Academic Institution in Macao

Objective： To assess the outcome of the application of active learning during practicum among nursing students using clinical assessment and evaluation scores as a measurement. Methods： Nursing students were instructed on the basics of active learning prior to the initiation of their clinical experience. The participants were divided into 5groups of nursing students （ n = 56） across three levels （years 2-4） in a public academic institute of a bachelor degree program in Macao. Final clinical evaluation was averaged and compared between groups with and without intervention. Results： These nursing students were given higher appraisals in verbal and written comments than previous students without interventian. The groups with the invention achieved higher clinical assessment and evaluation scores on average than comparable groups without the active learning intervention. One group of sophomore nursing students （year 2） did not receive as high of evaluations as the other groups, receiving an average score of above 80. Conclusions＂ Nursing students must engage in active learning to demonstrate that they are willing to gain knowledge of theory, nursing skills and communication skills during the clinical practicum.

Science Skill-Based Activities for Senior High School Students

Science enables students to seek knowledge and practice relevant scientific processes to provide meaningful solutions or information that can contribute to the development of society.This study aimed to create a science learning activity for senior high school students that integrates learning skills in science such as information retrieval,scientific reading,data representation,scientific writing,and knowledge presentation.The subjects of this study,which was employed through purposive sampling,were Grade 12 STEM students and Science teachers from Batangas’2nd Congressional District-Area II.Documentary analysis was used to analyze the least mastered competencies in earth science,general biology,general chemistry,and general physics.An interview was also used to reinforce the data collection and analysis.The content’s relevancy influences the students’attitudes and interests,the teachers’teaching tactics,and the opportunity to learn collaboratively.The student’s learning skills in science were honed by the learning activities provided by their teacher.However,the students’data representation and knowledge presentation skills must be strengthened.Different pedagogical considerations may be emphasized in developing a learning activity to boost student engagement and achieve a better learning experience.