Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of BS-Nursing Students Regarding Literature Circle Learning strategy in Classroom

Abstract

Aim:  To motivation of students regarding literature circle because it’s a best students centered approach for retention of knowledge. To evaluate the feedback of students regarding this strategy Literature Circle is a learning strategy. It is a learner centered approach to retention of knowledge. Literature circle study requires a book or li terature for reading and illustrations chart to illustrating topic. Some learners learn from the audio aids, some learners learn from the visual aids and some learners learn from the constructivism (kinesthetic learners).
Background:  Preparation of exam and retention of knowledge both are very necessary for students there are so many issues regarding reading and retention of knowledge. Most of the students are not prepared for exam therefore students are interested in strategies which are best for learning, retention of knowledge and engagement.
Method and Materials:  Cross sectional descriptive study has been conducted. Students’ knowledge and feedback regarding literature circle strategy in classroom were observed questionnaire form distributed to 47 students of BSNursing first year first semester in University. Simple random sampling technique was applied. 37(75.5%) participants are having knowledge regarding role of LC and 10(20.4%) participants are not having knowledge regarding LC. Male 39(79.6%) are satisfied with LC and Female 8(16.3%) are satisfied with LC. 43(87.8%) participants are observed regarding good retention of knowledge through LC whereas 4(8.2%) participants are observed regarding bed retention of knowledge through LC. 100% students are engaged in LC with interest. 33(67.3%) participants understand the English language and 14(28.6%) participants do not understand the English language easily. 36(73.5%) participants are
satisfied with role of discussion director whereas 11(22.4%) participants are not satisfied with this. 28(57.1%) Participants are satisfied with role of passage pickar whereas 19(38.8%) participants are not satisfied with passage picker role. 35(71.4%) participants are satisfied with role of vocabulary finder and 12(24.5%) are not satisfied. 44(89.8%) participants are satisfied with role of connector in LC whereas 3(6.1%) are not satisfied. 39(79.6) % participants are satisfied with role of summarizer and 8(16.3%) are not satisfied. 45(91.8%) participants are satisfied with role of illustrator and 2(4.1%) are not satisfied.