The Effects of Non-Guided Versus Guided Podcast Production on Perception of English Reading Skills in Undergraduate Nursing Students: A Quasi-Experimental Study.
Background: Nurses need strong English language skills to access knowledge and promote evidence-based practice. Podcast production is a promising pedagogical strategy to improve language skills. However, the effects of podcast production on nursing students' perceived English reading proficiency and...
| Published in: | Nursing Reports Vol. 15; no. 12; pp. 424 - 440 |
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| Format: | clinical trial research tables/charts Journal Article |
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Dec2025
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