Assessment of E-Learning Motivation for Maternity Nursing Student at Faculty of Nursing Ain Shams University

Document Type : Original Article

Authors

1 1M.Sc., Obstetrics and Gynecological Nursing

2 Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecological Nursing, Nursing Faculty of Nursing – Ain Shams University

3 Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecological Nursing Faculty of Nursing – Ain Shams University

4 Assistant Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecological Nursing Faculty of Nursing – Ain Shams University

Abstract

Background: Motivation refers to the process of the formation of an intention toward the selection between action alternatives. Aim: The study aimed to assess learning motivation for Maternity Nursing Student at Faculty of Nursing Ain Shams University. Research design: descriptive approach was used in this study. Setting: The study was conducted at the Faculty of Nursing, Ain Shams University. Sample: A systematic random sampling of 129 students in the academic year 2021/2022 first term was included in the study Tools: Three tools were utilized: the first was a computer skills assessment sheet, the second was a Motivation with E-learning assessment sheet, and the third was an auditing checklist used to assess student learning achievements Result: around 62% of students displayed positive motivation in all items related to total motivation with e-learning. As well as 30.2% of the study sample achieved very good learning outcomes, but 8.5% of them had poor learning achievement. Conclusion: More than half of students displayed positive motivation in all items related to total motivation with e-learning. A strong positive correlation is evident between the total learning achievement and their total motivation with E-learning among studied sample. Recommendation: Launching an awareness program for students to develop their motivation with e-learning. This initiative is designed to enhance students' learning achievements and boost their self-confidence with e-learning. Further studies are needed to identify and investigate the barriers faced by both students and teachers in e-learning.

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