THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN PROBLEM-SOLVING SKILLS AND LEARNING MODALITIES OF MIDWIFERY STUDENTS

Abstract

This study was conducted for determining whether a relationship exists between learning modalities and problem-solving skills of midwifery students. Data were collected from 254 midwifery students studying in the midwifery department of the Faculty of Healthcare Sciences. The “Sociodemographic characteristics” data form, BIG 16 Learning Modality Inventory,” and “Problem-Solving Inventory” were used in the study. In light of the results obtained from the study, it was determined that the most students had visual learning modality and moderate level of problem-solving skills. There was no relationship between problem-solving skills and learning modalities of the students. It can be recommended that learning–teaching settings be created in universities to provide students with the opportunity of recognizing their own styles of learning. Training programs can be prepared for improving problem-solving skills of the students.

Keywords

• Midwifery Student
• Problem Solving
• Problem-Solving Skills
• Learning Modalities

THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN PROBLEM-SOLVING SKILLS AND LEARNING MODALITIES OF MIDWIFERY STUDENTS

Öz

     This study was conducted for determining whether a relationship exists between learning modalities and problem-solving skills of midwifery students. Data were collected from 254 midwifery students studying in the midwifery department of the Faculty of Healthcare Sciences. The “Sociodemographic characteristics” data form, BIG 16 Learning Modality Inventory,” and “Problem-Solving Inventory” were used in the study.  In light of the results obtained from the study, it was determined that the most students had visual learning modality and moderate level of problem-solving skills. There was no relationship between problem-solving skills and learning modalities of the students. It can be recommended that learning–teaching settings be created in universities to provide students with the opportunity of recognizing their own styles of learning. Training programs can be prepared for improving problem-solving skills of the students.

Anahtar Kelimeler

• Midwifery Student
• Problem Solving
• Problem-Solving Skills
• Learning Modalities

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