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Chinese Journal of Nursing Education ›› 2025, Vol. 22 ›› Issue (8): 949-954.doi: 10.3761/j.issn.1672-9234.2025.08.009

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Application of self-regulated learning in the curriculum design and teaching practice of Nursing and Law courses for undergraduate nursing students

LIU Qin(), ZHANG Yinling, ZHANG Lihua, LIU Na()   

  • Received:2025-02-26 Online:2025-08-15 Published:2025-08-14
  • Contact: LIU Na E-mail:liuqinsyd@fmmu.edu.cn;960589161@qq.com

Abstract:

Objective To explore the application effects of self-regulated learning(SRL) in the teaching of the Nursing and Law course. Methods Based on SRL principles,we redesigned the instructional implementation for the chapters on “Legal Systems for Nursing Practice” and “Legal Systems for Medical Disputes and Damages” in the Nursing and Law course,and developed corresponding teaching resources. The control group included 26 nursing undergraduates from the 2020 cohort,while the experimental group comprised 56 nursing undergraduates from the 2021 and 2022 cohorts. The control group received traditional teaching for the two chapters,whereas the experimental group underwent SRL-based instruction. Comparisons were made between the two groups regarding SRL competence,self-efficacy scores,and course performance. Semi-structured interviews were conducted to gather students’ subjective feedback on SRL. Results The experimental group scored significantly higher than the control group in SRL competence and self-efficacy(both P<0.001). No statistically significant difference was observed in course performance between the groups(W=717.000,P=0.912). Analysis of interviews with 16 students revealed that participants developed a relatively objective understanding of SRL and reported positive learning experiences. However,they also encountered certain challenges during the SRL process. Conclusion SRL-based instruction enhances nursing undergraduates’ SRL competence and self-efficacy while deepening their understanding of SRL. However,future optimizations should incorporate students’ suggestions to refine the pedagogical approach.

Key words: Self-regulated learning, Education,Nursing, Nursing and law, Undergraduate