Effect of Cognitive Maps on Students` Academic Achievement at Imbaba Technical Health Institute

Maher Abd El-Ghaffar, Mona; Mohamed Eid, Nermine; Morsy El-Shahat, Mahdia

doi:10.21608/jnsbu.2023.273331

Effect of Cognitive Maps on Students` Academic Achievement at Imbaba Technical Health Institute

Document Type : Scientific peer reviewed journal

Authors

¹ Instructor at Imbaba Technical Health Institute, Egypt

² Nursing Administration, Faculty of Nursing, Menoufia University, Egypt

³ Nursing Administration, Faculty of Nursing, Benha University, Egypt

10.21608/jnsbu.2023.273331

Abstract

Background: Cognitive mapping is one of the new teaching styles that enable learners to
connect all information in their mind, enhance learning as it is evident in academic achievement. The
study aimed to: Assess the effect of cognitive maps on students` academic achievement at Imbaba
Technical Health Institute. Design: experimental design was utilized to conduct the study. Setting:
The present study was conducted at Imbaba Technical Health Institute that affiliated to Ministry of
Health. Sample: All nursing student who were enrolled in the second academic year (140 students),
they were classified into 2 groups (study & control group). Tools for data collection: Three tools
were used: Cognitive maps knowledge questionnaire, attitude assessment tool and students`
academic achievement. Results: Majority of study group (95.70%) had adequate knowledge and
(98.60%) had positive attitude toward cognitive maps at post program phase, There was more than
one third of the study group students (38.6%) have excellent degree in the final exam, while there
was only (12.9%) of the control group students have excellent degree in the same exam. Conclusion:
There was significant improvement in nursing student's knowledge, attitude and academic
achievement regarding cognitive maps. And there was a highly statistical significant correlation
between nursing students` knowledge and their academic achievement after implementing the
educational program. Recommendations: Provide training course for nursing instructor about
cognitive maps, its benefits and how to use.

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