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Papinczak, Tracey – Advances in Health Sciences Education, 2009
The aim of this study was to determine if medical students categorised as having deep and strategic approaches to their learning find problem-based learning (PBL) enjoyable and supportive of their learning, and achieve well in the first-year course. Quantitative and qualitative data were gathered from first-year medical students (N = 213). All…
Descriptors: Medical Students, Student Attitudes, Self Efficacy, Problem Based Learning
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Chan, Carol K. K.; Lam, Ivan C. K.; Leung, Raymond W. H. – International Journal of Educational Psychology, 2012
This study investigated the role of collective knowledge building in promoting scientific inquiry and achievements among Hong Kong high-school chemistry students. The participants included 34 Grade 10 (15-16 years old) students who engaged in collective inquiry and progressive discourse, using Knowledge ForumĀ®, a computer-supported collaborative…
Descriptors: Science Achievement, Scientific Research, Computer Assisted Instruction, Grade 10
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Loyens, Sofie M. M.; Rikers, Remy M. J. P.; Schmidt, Henk G. – British Journal of Educational Psychology, 2009
Background: Constructivist views of learning have brought conceptions of learning to attention again. Conceptions are considered important determinants of effective learning. Students can differ in their conceptions depending on their educational experience. Aims: The present study investigated students' conceptions of constructivist learning. Do…
Descriptors: Constructivism (Learning), Educational Experience, Student Attitudes, Problem Based Learning