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Choden, Tashi; Kijkuakul, Sirinapa – International Journal of Instruction, 2020
Genetics can be a difficult topic to teach and learn in a traditional classroom. The objective of this qualitative classroom action research was to examine the effectiveness of a blend of problem-based learning (PBL) with scientific argumentation to improve student understanding of basic genetics. The research participants were grade 9 Bhutanese…
Descriptors: Problem Based Learning, Teaching Methods, Intervention, Persuasive Discourse
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Baran, Mukadder – Journal of Education and Training Studies, 2016
The purpose of this study was to investigate not only the applicability of the method of Problem-Based Learning (PBL) to the lesson subject of "Gasses" within the scope of the 9th grade course of Chemistry in Hakkari Gazi High School but also the influence of this method on the students' achievement levels in chemistry and on their…
Descriptors: Problem Based Learning, Chemistry, Secondary School Science, Grade 9
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Dogan, Nihal – Journal of Education and Training Studies, 2017
In 2016, the Program for International Student Assessment (PISA) showed that approximately 44.4% of students in Turkey obtained very low grades when their scientific knowledge was evaluated. In addition, the vast majority of students were shown to have no knowledge of basic scientific terms or concepts. Science teachers play a significant role in…
Descriptors: Blended Learning, Problem Based Learning, Science Education History, Scientific Attitudes
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Hallinger, Philip; Lu, Jiafang – Journal of Higher Education Policy and Management, 2011
During the past 30 years academic leaders have advocated for the adoption of "pedagogies of engagement" in the hopes of increasing student involvement and retention, as well as learning outcomes in higher education. More recently, universities in Asia have joined this movement, despite barriers arising from cultural norms and teaching…
Descriptors: Problem Based Learning, Foreign Countries, Instructional Effectiveness, Curriculum Implementation
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Lou, Shi-Jer; Shih, Ru-Chu; Diez, C. Ray; Tseng, Kuo-Hung – International Journal of Technology and Design Education, 2011
This study was designed to explore the effects of problem-based learning (PBL) strategies on the attitudes of female senior high school students toward integrated knowledge learning in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Content analysis and focus group methods were adopted as the research processes. Data and information…
Descriptors: Student Attitudes, Focus Groups, Learning Strategies, Problem Based Learning
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Lan, Yu-Feng; Tsai, Pei-Wei; Yang, Shih-Hsien; Hung, Chun-Ling – Computers & Education, 2012
In recent years, researchers have conducted various studies on applying wireless networking technology and mobile devices in education settings. However, research on behavioral patterns in learners' online asynchronous discussions with mobile devices is limited. The purposes of this study are to develop a mobile learning system, mobile interactive…
Descriptors: Electronic Learning, Distance Education, Feedback (Response), Problem Based Learning
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Ioannou, Andri; Stylianou-Georgiou, Agni – Educational Media International, 2012
A lot of studies have investigated the isolated use of threaded discussion and wiki technologies to facilitate collaboration in online learning settings. Nevertheless, the integration of both technologies into a potentially superior collaborative learning tool has not been explicitly investigated. This manuscript reports on an effort to undertake…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Educational Technology, Problem Based Learning, Electronic Learning
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Yeh, Yu-chu – Teaching and Teacher Education: An International Journal of Research and Studies, 2010
This study integrated collaborative problem-based learning (collaborative PBL) with blended learning to explore the emerging process and function of online learning communities among preservice teachers. Thirty-two preservice teachers participated in a 16-week instruction program. Analyses of online group discussions and portfolios found that (a)…
Descriptors: Preservice Teachers, Problem Based Learning, Portfolios (Background Materials), Cooperative Learning
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Lu, Jingyan; Lajoie, Susanne P.; Wiseman, Jeffrey – International Journal of Computer-Supported Collaborative Learning, 2010
Small-group medical problem-based learning (PBL) was a pioneering form of collaborative learning at the university level. It has traditionally been delivered in face-to-face text-based format. With the advancement of computer technology and progress in CSCL, educational researchers are now exploring how to design digitally-implemented scaffolding…
Descriptors: Problem Based Learning, Scaffolding (Teaching Technique), Role Playing, Computer Simulation
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Miller, Matthew James – Teacher Educator, 2009
This study investigates the preservice teacher learning in the context of conversations about their field-based challenges. First, a review of the literature explores studies that highlight the role of evidence-based conversation as a mechanism to approach the inevitable problems faced by teachers in the classroom. The subsequent case study…
Descriptors: Preservice Teacher Education, Preservice Teachers, Speech Communication, Professional Development
International Association for Development of the Information Society, 2012
The IADIS CELDA 2012 Conference intention was to address the main issues concerned with evolving learning processes and supporting pedagogies and applications in the digital age. There had been advances in both cognitive psychology and computing that have affected the educational arena. The convergence of these two disciplines is increasing at a…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Academic Persistence, Academic Support Services, Access to Computers