Blended Learning: The Impact of Constructivist Learning Approach in the Learning Process of Nursing&nbsp;Students

Romeo  Bordios Jr.,; Abegail   Gajeto,; Angelo Raphael  Singco,; Emeldito   Fugata Jr.,; Kyla  Valdez,; Maricar  Camacho,

Blended Learning: The Impact of Constructivist Learning Approach in the Learning Process of Nursing Students

Discipline: Education

Abstract:

The present study aimed to understand the impact of the constructivist learning approach on the learning process of nursing students in time of blended learning modality in one of the private schools in Midsayap, Cotabato. Various approaches for instructional activities were used internationally during the second wave of COVID-19 that weighed the advantages and disadvantages of resuming the practice activities. Constructivist learning is one of the approaches that help learners to comprehend their lesson more as they face with this phenomenon. This paper used a descriptive research design to assess the impact of a constructivist learning approach on the learning process of nursing students. To select the respondents, a total population sampling was utilized in the paper. The data was collected with the help of the researcher-made questionnaire which sought to answer the questions regarding the demographic profile of the respondents, including age and sex, as well as the impact of the constructivist learning approach on nursing students in terms of its principles. The result of the study supports that constructivist learning approach is helpful in the learning process of the learners during the blended learning modality. It also shows that active and meaningful learning, assessment of knowledge and immediate feedback, learning construct knowledge and learning environment, learning by doing, and learning through social interaction are effective principles and these have a high impact on the learning process. In general, the study's findings indicated that employing this approach may help the nursing students in acquiring knowledge more thoroughly and efficiently.

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