Effects of Havruta Learning in Fundamental Nursing Practice on Nursing Students' Self-Directed Learning, Self-efficacy for Group work and Confidence in Core Nursing Skills

Abstract

Objectives: This study employed a quasi-experimental design to examine the effects of Havruta learning applied in fundamental nursing practice on the self-directed learning ability, self-efficacy for group work, and confidence in core nursing skills of nursing students. Methods: A total of 74 nursing students in City G participated in this study, of whom 36 were assigned to the experimental group and 38 to the control group. Data were collected through self-report questionnaires from October 14 to November 29, 2024, while the experimental group received Havruta learning for 4 weeks. Results: Compared with the control group, the experimental group showed significantly higher mean scores for self-directed learning ability (162.81±19.16 vs. 152.68±16.26; t=2.45, p=.017), self-efficacy for group work (79.81±11.18 vs. 68.11±13.84; t=3.99, p<.001), and confidence in core nursing skills (34.69±5.11 vs. 32.21±5.39; t=2.03, p=.046). Conclusions: These findings indicate that Havruta learning is an effective instructional approach for enhancing the self-directed learning ability, self-efficacy for group work, and confidence in core nursing skills of nursing students. Therefore, its integration into nursing education programs is recommended.