Abstract

Social Cognitive Theory proposes educational perspectives believed to facilitate the learning process. Social learning focuses on the interactive function of person, behavior, and environment. The mechanism for learning and attitude development is claimed to be influenced by modeling and reinforcement. Computer instruction is a technology that has the capability of incorporating both modeling and reinforcement. Interactive Video Instruction (IVI) is a branch of computer instruction comprised of video and computer components. A traditional mode for computer instruction is on an individual basis. An alternative mode of instruction through group presentation is sometimes employed in the educational arena, however, limited research supports its effectiveness, especially in nursing education. Thus, the following research question was posed: Are there differences in learning and attitude towards the instructional media when an IVI program is utilized by an individual nursing student, small group of nursing students, and a larger group of nursing students? A Pretest-Posttest Control-Group Design was employed. A non-probability, convenience sampling method was utilized and included students from baccalaureate nursing schools.

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This dissertation has also been disseminated through the ProQuest Dissertations and Theses database. Dissertation/thesis number: 9300148; ProQuest document ID: 304015134. The author still retains copyright.

Author Details

Antoinette B. Calderone, RN, PhD

Sigma Membership

Theta Phi

Type

Dissertation

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

Other

Research Approach

Quantitative Research

Keywords:

Nurse Education, Computer Instruction in Groups, Instructional Formats

Advisor

Lois Allen

Degree

Doctoral-Other

Degree Grantor

Widener University

Degree Year

1992

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None: Degree-based Submission

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Date of Issue

2019-06-11

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