Keywords

flipped classroom, motivation, nursing education, problem-based learning

 

Authors

  1. Pence, Patricia L. EdD, MSN, RN
  2. Franzen, Susan R. MLIS, MS
  3. Kim, Myoung Jin PhD

Abstract

Background: Research suggests flipped learning may improve student motivation to learn.

 

Purpose: This study examined motivation and learning strategies among prelicensure BSN students in a course taught using the flipped learning model. The hypothesis was that flipped learning may improve motivation and learning strategies of students.

 

Methods: A descriptive, comparative design examined motivation and learning strategies used by students in a flipped learning course. The Motivated Strategies for Learning Questionnaire and a demographic survey were administered to 25 BSN students at a Midwestern university.

 

Results: Substantial decreases were found from pretest to posttest mean scores for the task value, control of learning beliefs, and help seeking subscales.

 

Conclusion: The results did not support the hypothesis that flipped learning would improve motivation and learning strategies. Further research in larger diverse samples of students in a flipped learning course is recommended.