DEVELOPMENT OF KNOWLEDGE CREATION SYSTEMS USING TEAM LEARNING METHODS FOR NURSING INSTRUCTORS IN HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS

Abstract

The purpose of this research was to study, develop and test, and propose a knowledge creation system using team learning methods for nursing instructors in higher education institutions. The research method was comprised of three steps: Step 1: Study knowledge creation systems using team learning methods for nursing instructors in higher education institutions by analyzing and synthesizing related documents, and interviewing seven experts. Step 2: Develop and test a knowledge creation system using team learning methods for nursing instructors in higher education institutions. Step 3: Propose a knowledge creation system using team learning methods for nursing instructors in higher education institutions. The instruments consisted of a team learning test, an opinion questionnaire, a product evaluation form, and an observation form. Fifteen nursing instructors teaching in the 2005 academic year from the Faculty of Nursing, Mahidol University, participated in the study. They were divided into three groups of five members each and performed the activities based on the knowledge creation system using team learning methods for 12 weeks. The data were analyzed using means, standard deviations, and a dependent t-test.  The research results indicated that:  1. The five components of the knowledge creation system using team learning methods were: 1) Organizational culture; 2) Leadership; 3) Information technology; 4) Team; and 5) Evaluation.  2. The eight steps of the knowledge creation system using team learning methods were to: 1) Prepare knowledge creation activities; 2) Identify problems or knowledge; 3) Establish knowledge creation team; 4) Share knowledge, experiences, and opinions; 5) Create and justify knowledge; 6) Build a knowledge creation prototype; 7) Implement prototype; and 8) Conclude and evaluate.