Using problem-based learning in a Chinese character class design: A case study of Korean learners of Chinese

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 129-138
Author(s):  
Eun Young Jang ◽  
Heung Soo Park ◽  
Yeon Sil Jeong
Keyword(s):  
Character Education ◽  
Chinese Character ◽  
Chinese Language ◽  
Problem Based Learning ◽  
Learning Ability ◽  
Self Directed Learning ◽  
Learning Abilities ◽  
Learning Attitudes ◽  
Teaching Learning ◽  
Korean Learners

This study attempted to try out Chinese-character education centering on experience and learners away from existing lecture-centered, teacher-centered education. For this purpose, problem-based learning (PBL) was proposed as one of the Chinese-language ability-enhancement measures for Korean learners of the Chinese language, and in order to examine the effect, we attempt to use the PBL tasks in the ‘Chinese-language reading’ class at a university for basic Chinese-language learners and analyze the results. PBL is a teaching-learning method in which learners focus on learning by using problems. In this study, we attempted to use PBL for the group work format. In this way, we can confirm that the class using the PBL has many advantages, such as improving learning ability and problem-solving ability, and strengthening cooperation. In addition, it was found that PBL is worthwhile to try because it is effective in inducing learning motivation, improving attention and interest in Chinese-character learning, improving learning attitudes of learners, and developing self-directed learning abilities.

scholarly journals Self-Directed Learning versus Problem-Based Learning in Korean Nurse Education: A Quasi-Experimental Study

Healthcare ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (12) ◽  
pp. 1763
Author(s):  
Jaehee Jeon ◽  
Sihyun Park
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Study ◽  
Academic Performance ◽  
Nursing Students ◽  
Problem Based Learning ◽  
Nurse Education ◽  
Learning Motivation ◽  
Learning Ability ◽  
Self Directed Learning ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Directed Learning

Effective teaching methods are vital for cultivating advanced professional skills in nurses and equipping them with the necessary training. Problem-based learning (PBL) and self-directed learning (SDL) have been consistently used in nurse education. Therefore, their effects on nursing students’ academic performance warrant comparison. This study compared the effects of PBL and SDL on an adult nursing university curriculum. Participants in this quasi-experimental study with a pre-post non-equivalent control group design were 106 third-year nursing students divided into the PBL and SDL groups. Data collection, conducted from April to June 2019, included a pre-test before an eight-week intervention, followed by a post-test. Changes in the scores of each group were analyzed for learning motivation, self-directed learning ability, self-efficacy, learning confidence, learning satisfaction, and academic performance using paired and independent t-tests. The PBL group scored higher on learning motivation, self-directed learning ability, and academic performance than the SDL group. Based on these results, the PBL method was more effective than the SDL method in an adult nursing curriculum. To maximize the learning effect in adult nursing education, it is necessary to apply SDL education, including the PBL method, with a clearer learning process.

Effect Of Instructor-Provided Concept Maps And Self-Directed Learning Ability On Students Online Hypermedia Learning Performance

2013 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 223-234 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pao-Nan Chou
Keyword(s):  
Concept Maps ◽  
Concept Map ◽  
Learning Ability ◽  
Learning Performance ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Self Directed Learning ◽  
Control Group Design ◽  
Learning Abilities ◽  
Traditional Concept ◽  
Directed Learning

The purpose of this experimental study was to explore the instructional effectiveness of integrating varied instructor-provided concept maps into an online hypertext learning environment, and the effect of learners self-directed learning abilities on their learning performance. The research adopted a randomized posttest with two-control-group design. Two major instructional treatments were traditional and interactive concept maps embedded in the online hypertext material. One hundred twenty-six undergraduate students from a public university in the U.S. participated in the study. Student participants were segregated into two levels of self-directed learning groups. Three criterion tests, including identification, terminology, and comprehension tests, were used to measure students learning performance. Results indicated that (a) the interactive concept map was superior to the traditional concept map in facilitating students knowledge acquisition, (b) students self-directed learning abilities did not influence their learning performance, and (c) the concept mapping strategy did not increase students self-directed learning abilities.

scholarly journals Hybrid problem based learning: An innovative teaching learning method – Reflective experience

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 68-73
Author(s):  
Balaji Arumugam ◽  
K R S Sivapriya
Keyword(s):  
Small Group ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Problem Based Learning ◽  
Community Medicine ◽  
Small Group Discussion ◽  
Learning Method ◽  
Self Directed Learning ◽  
Innovative Teaching ◽  
Traditional Lectures ◽  
Teaching Learning

The concept of Problem-based Learning (PBL) was first introduced at McMaster University in the late 1960s and was subsequently accepted widely by the medical schools throughout the world. hPBL has been intuitively viewed by many as a cocktail curriculum of McMaster style of small group discussion PBL (generally referred to as “pure PBL”) with the blending of variable amounts of traditional lectures, practical sessions and case-studies. Objectives: The study was done as an introduction of innovative teaching learning method and its learning experiences by students and faculty involved. The innovative teaching learning method was adapted during the year July – October - 2019 when the students were posted in the department of community medicine for four weeks. The TL methods included were blended lectures; case scenarios (clinico social case pertaining to community medicine subject), pre test and post test MCQs, case presentation and in small group discussion were done. The experiences were obtained as the reflective writing from the students and the faculty involved in implementation of h-PBL. Majority of the students expressed that the learning was useful, interactive, thought provoking, interesting and the group discussion paved the way for communication skill development among the peers. The students said that the learning happened actively and scope for self directed learning was also incorporated in the implementation of h-PBL. Faculties involved were very enthusiastic especially during the group discussions, because the sociogram was excellently represented that almost all the students took part in the discussion. The h-PBL can be a part of the regular curriculum during the clinical postings which can include case based learning with blended lectures.

scholarly journals The Effects of Situational Teaching, Cooperative Learning, and Self-directed Learning on Mathematical Learning Abilities in China

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (4S) ◽  
pp. 174
Author(s):  
Chen Lei ◽  
Fazilah Razali
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Cooperative Learning ◽  
Junior High School ◽  
Junior High ◽  
Learning Ability ◽  
Self Directed Learning ◽  
Mathematical Learning ◽  
Learning Abilities ◽  
Directed Learning

The junior high school stage is a significant stage of education because students thinking skills develop the fastest in junior middle school. In addition, the quality of junior high school education impacts the students learning ability, especially in mathematics, and the teaching methods also play a key role in students' mathematical learning ability. Therefore, this research explores the impact of problem-based learning on junior high school students’ mathematical learning ability, and studies their impact on students’ mathematical learning ability from the core principles of problem-based learning, including learning situations, cooperative learning, and self-directed learning. A total of 240 students from Meixi Lake Changjun Middle School participated in this research based on quantitative research methods collected of such as the "Mathematical Ability Scale" and other questionnaires. The correlation analysis revealed that situational teaching, self-directed learning and cooperative learning have a moderately positive correlation with students’ mathematical abilities. In this study, an independent sample t-test analyzed the significant correlation between gender and mathematical learning abilities. This research aims to find better learning methods to improve the mathematical learning abilities of Chinese junior high school students and their performance in mathematics subjects.

scholarly journals Perception of Students and Faculty on Problem Based Learning in Proficiency Certificate Level Nursing Program

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (4) ◽  
pp. 779-784
Author(s):  
Babu Raja Maharjan ◽  
Uttam Shrestha ◽  
Ashis Shrestha ◽  
Balakrishnan M Acharya ◽  
Ambika Poudel ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Problem Based Learning ◽  
Conduct Problem ◽  
Nursing Program ◽  
Team Work ◽  
Nursing Curriculum ◽  
Learning Collaborative ◽  
Self Directed Learning ◽  
Learning Session ◽  
Learning Methods ◽  
Teaching Learning

Background: Patan Academy of Health Sciences intended to implement problem based learning in proficiency certificate level nursing program who have just completed grade 10. Presently in Nepal, the available literature on use of problem based learning as teaching learning methods is limited to undergraduate medicine who have passed 10+2 or equivalent. It was conducted to measure the perception of students and faculty on problem based learning in nursing program.Methods: Nursing faculty who have been involved in teaching learning of nursing curriculum were trained to conduct problem based learning and write problem based learning case. Prior to run problem based learning case, students were also oriented for the problem based learning process. A 44 students and seven faculty returned the filled data collection tool. Results: Both the students and tutors perceived that the problem based learning is an effective teaching learning method. They also found that the attributes of problem based learning such as self-directed learning, collaborative learning, team work and fun learning. Students were eager to have more problem based learning session in their curriculum. Faculty also perceived that problem based learning can be a better teaching learning methods and it can be implemented in proficiency certificate level nursing.Conclusions: This study shows the acceptance of problem based learning as a teaching learning methods in proficiency certificate level nursing program by both the students and faculty.Keywords: Nursing curriculum; PBL; perception.

scholarly journals A Comparison Of Students Outcomes In Two Classes: Business Administration Students VS Communication Arts Students Based On Self-Directed Learning Activities

2011 ◽  
Vol 4 (5) ◽  
pp. 23
Author(s):  
Wiwat Orawiwatnakul ◽  
Saovapa Wichadee
Keyword(s):  
Statistical Tests ◽  
Business Administration ◽  
Learning Activities ◽  
Learning Ability ◽  
Self Directed Learning ◽  
Communication Arts ◽  
Learning Abilities ◽  
Business Administration Students ◽  
Directed Learning ◽  
Administration Students

With research showing the benefits of self-directed learning, more activities are needed to provide learners opportunities for self-directed practice (Khomson, 1997; Lee, 1998; Phongnapharuk, 2007). A 12-week experimental study was performed with 80 EFL learners; one group contained 40 Communication Arts students and the other one consisted of 40 Business Administration students. All of them were taught through self-directed learning activities for twelve weeks. The instruments used in this study included an English proficiency test, a self-directed learning questionnaire, a learning style questionnaire, and an opinion questionnaire toward self-directed learning activities. The data were analyzed by One-way ANOVA, dependent and independent t-tests, mean and standard deviation. Results from the statistical tests revealed that students in both groups gained higher English mean scores and self-directed learning abilities at a significance level even with limited time spent practicing language skills in a self-directed environment. When dividing BA and CA students into four learning styles, it was found that language mean scores of students in all the four groups improved significantly; however, only two groups of BA students, namely pragmatists and theorists, improved their self-directed learning ability.

scholarly journals Transformation of Self-Directed Learning Abilities Among Distance Learner

2014 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 415-421
Author(s):  
Nursyamilah Annuar ◽  
Roziana Shaari
Keyword(s):  
Distance Learning ◽  
Adult Learners ◽  
Great Difficulty ◽  
Working Environment ◽  
Learning Activities ◽  
Learning Ability ◽  
Self Directed Learning ◽  
Learning Abilities ◽  
Distance Learner ◽  
Directed Learning

The results of increase in knowledge, fast-paced technology and changes in working environment leads adult as learners to be more competitive. As potential human resources, adult learners should cultivate their self-directed learning ability in order to be more competitive. However, adult learners still face great difficulty in gaining new knowledge as todays adult learners are still very much lack of readiness to self-direct in learning. It is important for adult learners who pursue distance learning to possess self-directed learning ability. Therefore, one of the options for these adult learners to develop their self-directed learning ability is through the practice in distance learning. This learning provides a platform for adult learners to planning, implementing and evaluating their own learning activities.

Combination of didactic lectures and case-oriented problem-solving tutorials toward better learning: perceptions of students from a conventional medical curriculum

2007 ◽  
Vol 31 (2) ◽  
pp. 193-197 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sarmishtha Ghosh
Keyword(s):  
Problem Solving ◽  
Medical Curriculum ◽  
Problem Based Learning ◽  
Basic Mechanism ◽  
First Year ◽  
Self Directed Learning ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Conventional Curriculum ◽  
Didactic Lecture ◽  
Teaching Learning

The Department of Physiology of Pramukhswami Medical College at Anand, Gujarat, India, started using problem-based learning in a modified way along with didactic lectures to improve students’ understanding and motivate them toward self-directed study. After the didactic lectures were taken for a particular system, clearly defined short clinical problems related to that system were given to the students in the tutorial classes. Each tutor was assigned three to four groups of five to six students each. Problems were accompanied with relevant questions so as to streamline the thought processes of the first-year undergraduates. The tutor then facilitated the study process, and the students discussed among themselves to derive their solutions. At the end of the sessions, feedback was taken from the students through a planned questionnaire on a three-point scale. Of a total of 278 students over a span of 3 yr from 1999 to 2002, 74.4% of students favored a judicious mixture of didactic lectures and case-oriented problem solving in tutorial classes to be an efficient modality in understanding a system under study, and 84% of students stated the mixture of didactic lectures and case-oriented problem solving to be beneficial in relating a clinical condition to the basic mechanism; 82% of students believed that this module helped with better interactions among their batch mates, and 77.2% of students hoped to perform better in the university examination due to this new teaching/learning modality. They also expressed that this gave them ample motivation to do self-directed learning. It may therefore be concluded from the results of the present study that it is possible to have a problem-based learning module in the form of case-oriented problem-solving tutorials coexistent with the traditional didactic lecture module in the first year of medical education under a conventional curriculum.

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