Perception of Nursing Libyan Students of Omar Al-Mukhtar University, College of Nursing in Tobruk on the Effectiveness of Visual Aids: Basis for Academic Enhancement

Abstract

Visual aids are known to help students to be more engaged in subjects during classes, help retain information, and achieve better comprehension. This study investigated the level of perception of the nursing students of Omar Al-Mukhtar University in Tubruk, Libya on the effectiveness of visual aids to their knowledge, attitude, and skills. The study employed descriptive research design where questionnaire was to obtain the needed data. A total of 100 nursing students from first to fourth level were surveyed regarding their perception on the effectiveness of visual aids. Salient findings revealed that regardless of year level the OMU CON student-respondents perceived moderate effectiveness of using visual aids in their learning in terms of knowledge, attitude, and skills. Results also indicated that there was a significant difference in the perceived effectiveness of visual aids in conveying knowledge according to the student