Comparison of efficiency management training using lecturing and small group teaching on learning rate of Nursing and Midwifery student’s

Abstract Introduction: Teaching principles of management is important because it empowers the students in the field of midwifery and nursing. This aspect would improve the quality of care in health system significantly. Therefore, achieving the potential teaching method is great importance. This strategy involves techniques to facilitate the learning process and growth critical thinking in students. Objective: This study aims to determine the effectiveness of management teaching within two learning process techniques using tutorials and small group teaching for Nursing and Midwifery student. Methods: In this quasi-experimental study, all students (Term 3 and Term 6 Bachelor Students of nursing and midwifery, from Guilan University of Medical Sciences) approved management tutorial courses were studied (93 individual's census). During 8 theory sessions, two ways of teaching and discussion in small groups (4 sessions) were designed. The results of the quiz scores (for teaching time in lectures and teach in small groups) were compared. Data using descriptive statistics (frequency distribution and mean) and inferential statistics (t-test). Results: The results suggested that teaching Average Quizzes mean score was significantly higher in group discussion method then teaching as a lecture (p<0.001).It showed nursing students (48&plusmn;3.8), students of Bachelor Students(69&plusmn;87.7), students of Midwifery (71&plusmn;7.7), Bachelor Students nursing student (73&plusmn;72.7). Conclusion: As a result, average scores for medical students in small group teaching were higher. It seems teaching within discussion in small group is more effective on tutorial management among Midwifery and Nursing student.