Assessing perceptions about critical thinking, motivation learning strategies in online psychiatric and mental health nursing education among Egyptian and Saudi undergraduate nursing students

Abstract

Background The pandemic context prompts nursing students to be involved in online learning. Researchers indicated that critical thinking develops through the learning process, but the link between critical thinking and online learning in nursing does not have sufficient evidence. Aim of Study This research examines student perceptions about critical thinking, motivation, and learning strategies in online psychiatric nursing education among nursing students at Imam Abdulrahman bin Faisal University in Saudi Arabia and Alexandria University in Egypt. Subject and Methods An online survey was designed to collect data anonymously. A total of 75 Saudi undergraduates and 105 Egyptian nursing students who met the inclusion criteria participated. The online survey assessed three parts: socio-demographic data, critical thinking motivational, and cognitive processing strategy scales. Results The current study found that using a motivating method for online learning inspired students to engage in critical thinking and cognitive processing strategies in a psychiatric and mental health nursing course, even in two different contexts. Conclusion This study demonstrates that using motivational methods for online learning encourages students to engage in critical thinking and cognitive processing strategies in psychiatry and mental health care courses, even in two different settings.

Effect of teaching strategies on students’ German writing skills at Saudi international schools

“…The results show that innovative approaches foster student involvement, independent learning and practical application. In particular, collaborative learning improves students' writing fluency, coherence and organization (AlOtaibi et al ., 2023). According to the study, implementing cutting-edge teaching techniques is consistent with the interactive and communicative qualities of the German language.…”

“…These strategies often employ direct instruction, textbook-based learning and drills (Jingxuan et al, 2023;Yawman and Appiah-Kubi, 2018). Research conducted by AlOtaibi et al (2023) in Saudi Arabian international schools suggested that traditional teaching methods can be effective in teaching the fundamentals of German writing, such as sentence structure and basic vocabulary. However, these approaches are often criticized for their limited engagement and creativity, which may not adequately address the diverse needs of students, particularly in the context of international schools (Al-Ahdal and Abduh, 2021).…”

“…When using a product method, instructors often provide students a sample text to follow along with as they create their own messages. According to AlOtaibi et al (2023), the product approach to writing instruction adheres to a conventional method by having students concentrate as much as they can on the model, the form and the replication of the teacher's work. For instance, educators who use the product method place more emphasis on the text's grammatical structure and organization than on the concepts and ideas it contains (Fatima, 2020).…”

“…These strategies often employ direct instruction, textbook-based learning and drills (Jingxuan et al ., 2023; Yawman and Appiah-Kubi, 2018). Research conducted by AlOtaibi et al . (2023) in Saudi Arabian international schools suggested that traditional teaching methods can be effective in teaching the fundamentals of German writing, such as sentence structure and basic vocabulary.…”

“…When using a product method, instructors often provide students a sample text to follow along with as they create their own messages. According to AlOtaibi et al . (2023), the product approach to writing instruction adheres to a conventional method by having students concentrate as much as they can on the model, the form and the replication of the teacher’s work.…”