Effect of facilitatory pecha kucha presentation pedagogy on presentation preparation knowledge, skills, and learning satisfaction among nursing students: A quasi-experimental study in Tanzania

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Abstract Background: Pecha Kucha presentation is the new promising approach to student learning in the classroom that improve students’ student speaking skills, motivates the learning process, increases creativity, and enhances student engagement in learning. Pecha Kucha presentation originated from the Japanese word “chit chat” which represents a fast-paced presentation used in different discipline. It involves 20 slides, each shown in 20 seconds making a total of 6 minutes and 40 seconds. The study will assess the role of Pecha Kucha presentation on presentation preparation knowledge, presentation skills and learning satisfaction among nursing students in Tanzania. Methods: The study proposes to employ uncontrolled quasi experimental study design with quantitative approach among 230 nursing students at University of Dodoma using purposeful and stratified sampling techniques. The study proposes to use the interviewer administered questionnaire to assess study variables when using Pecha Kucha presentation format to prepare and present their assignments of project works. The study will involve training of research assistants, pre-assessment of study variables, training and demonstration of Pecha Kucha presentations format to study participants, assigning topic to the study participants, submission and evaluation of participants assignments, participants presentations using Pecha Kucha format, post-intervention assessment of variables, data analysis using SPSS version 25 and reporting Discussion: This study will address and complement the global need to invest in nursing to prepare competent nurses and midwives to solve complex health challenges through critical thinking, analysis, collaboration, and effective communication. Also, the study will address the need for WHO to increase the number of nurses and midwives with knowledge and skills to handle global economic and primary health care challenges, by ensuring all people have equal opportunity and access to health care. The study will inform policy makers, health training institutions, educators on new engaging and innovative nursing student presentation approach that enhance student creativity, critical thinking skills and consequently meaningful learning which are good indicators of learning while equipping them with survival and life skills in the 21st century to meeting the global economy and job opportunities. Trial registration: Not applicable as this is not a trial