scholarly journals PROJECT-BASED LEARNING AS A LIFE SKILL

2019 ◽  
pp. 108-113
Author(s):  
Світозара Анатоліївна Бігунова
Keyword(s):  
Critical Thinking ◽  
Problem Solving ◽  
Project Based Learning ◽  
Special Method ◽  
Life Skill ◽  
Educational Goal ◽  
Knowledge And Skills ◽  
Subject Areas ◽  
Independent Work ◽  
Practical Nature

Abstract. The article considers the features of the project-based learning as a mean of forming students’ skills of independent work, critical thinking, problem solving, teamwork, etc. Project-based learning is a special method that helps students to acquire knowledge and skills through continuing work on a problem or issue that can be interesting and exciting, but at the same time challenging. The main feature of the project-based learning is the presence of a specific educational goal, the focus on research, the authenticity of the problems studied in the project, and the emphasis on the importance of the work. Planning of the project-based learning is a complex and time-consuming task as it includes both theoretical information and development of various handouts and additional materials of practical nature to be used in the process of work. For sure, they need clear instructions to be fully understandable for students. The teacher should think about making the students ready for each stage of the project, developing the key ideas of the project, clearing the standards of the project, developing connections with other subject areas, selecting the examples and tools for a feedback. Engaging students in project-based learning effectively helps them to process the types of complex problems, to develop their ability to analyze, synthesize, evaluate, think critically and ask questions about the ideas to focus on.  

scholarly journals Students’ Perceptions of Life Skill Development in Project-Based Learning Schools

2016 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 91 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kimberly Meyer ◽  
Scott Wurdinger
Keyword(s):  
Problem Solving ◽  
Time Management ◽  
Life Skills ◽  
Skill Development ◽  
Positive Influence ◽  
Project Based Learning ◽  
Life Skill ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Life Skill Development ◽  
Learning Schools

<p>This research aimed to examine students’ perceptions of their life skills while attending project-based learning (PBL) schools. The study focused on three questions including: 1) What are students’ perceptions of their development of life skills in project-based learning schools? 2) In what ways, if any, do students perceive an increase in their life skill development over a one-year period of time? 3) What relationship, if any, is there between grade level and students’ perceptions of their life skills? The subjects were 275 6-12 students from two project-based learning charter schools in Minnesota. One school was located in a rural location; the other in an urban location. The triangulating data collection methods included a Likert-scale survey, semi-structured interviews, and focus groups. Quantitative analysis using SPSS were used to analyze the survey data. Qualitative analysis methods used were coding and identification of emergent themes. Qualitative results showed perceptions of most improved skills as time management, collaboration, communication, and self-directedness. Quantitative data results showed most improved skills within an academic year as responsibility, problem-solving, self-directedness, and work ethic. Self-directedness was the single skill that was evident in all data results. The results showed students’ perceptions of their life skills were positive and that project-based learning helped them develop multiple life skills including, but not limited to communication, collaboration, problem-solving, responsibility, and time management. Implications of this research suggest that project-based learning has a positive influence on students’ life skills development across 6-12 grade levels and helps prepare them to be successful in the 21<sup>st</sup> century global community and economy.</p>

scholarly journals Advances and perspectives of competence research in higher education – Report on the German KoKoHs program

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 221258682110062
Author(s):  
Olga Zlatkin-Troitschanskaia
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Critical Thinking ◽  
Problem Solving ◽  
21St Century ◽  
Knowledge And Skills ◽  
Education Report

Higher education in Germany is characterized by specific historicalcultural traditions stemming from von Humboldt’s humanistic understanding of education. In this context, higher education focuses on a variety of multi-perspective goals. Accordingly, higher education focuses on both the acquisition of knowledge and skills in specific domains (e.g., medicine, economics) and on the development and promotion of generic (interdisciplinary) skills (e.g., problem solving, critical thinking), whereby the latter aspect is becoming increasingly more important in the 21st century. This paper analyses ten years of competence research in higher education in germany, and considers advances and perspectives.

scholarly journals Learning Strategy to Develop Critical Thinking, Creativity, and Problem-Solving Skills for Vocational School Students

2019 ◽  
Vol 25 (1) ◽  
pp. 36-42
Author(s):  
Muchlas Samani ◽  
Sunwinarti Sunwinarti ◽  
Bima A.W. Putra ◽  
Reza Rahmadian ◽  
Juni Noor Rohman
Keyword(s):  
Critical Thinking ◽  
Data Analysis ◽  
Problem Solving ◽  
Learning Strategy ◽  
Project Based Learning ◽  
Learning Problems ◽  
School Students ◽  
Technology Program ◽  
Problem Solving Skills ◽  
Contextualized Learning

Critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving skills are critical for vocational schools graduates to enter the workforce in the industrial era 4.0. This study aims to find a learning strategy that can develop these three skills. The study was carried out at SMK X Mojokerto in the Automotive Technology Program in the academic year of 2017/2018. Data were collected using an observation sheet validated by three experts and tested with inter-rater reliability. The data analysis method is t-test. The results of data analysis showed that the Contextual Project Based Learning (CPjBL) was generally effective to improve critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving skills. Detailed observation included each of these aspects. The findings showed that the implementation of contextualized learning problems could improve the aspect of originality and problem understanding skills, which was usually difficult to improve. On the other hand, CPjBL was not effective in developing the ability of analysis in critical thinking and look-back in problem-solving skills.

scholarly journals Critical Thinking in Algerian Secondary School EFL Classes: Expectations and Reality

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (3) ◽  
pp. 97-110
Author(s):  
Meriem Baghoussi
Keyword(s):  
Critical Thinking ◽  
Problem Solving ◽  
Classroom Practices ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Project Based Learning ◽  
Content Acquisition ◽  
Competency Based ◽  
Problem Solving Strategies ◽  
Language Content ◽  
Teacher Trainer

The Algerian educational system is competency-based; therefore, it focuses on developing learners’ competencies and skills through a learner-centered methodology that fosters autonomy. To help teachers apply such methodology, the English syllabus designers recommend using Project-Based Learning, active learning, and problem-solving strategies to help learners develop 21st-century skills and communicate effectively, collaborate, and think critically and creatively. However, those methods and strategies are absent in classrooms, and therefore critical thinking is not promoted. In this context, two questions are raised to affirm this hypothesis. (1) To what extent do teachers respect the syllabus designers’ recommendations? (2) Why do teachers avoid using the recommended methods and strategies? To investigate those questions and achieve the aim of this research, the researcher carried out an in-depth quantitative analysis of 30 anonymous classroom observation reports written by a certified English teacher trainer. To address the qualitative aspect of the research, the researcher held a semi-structured interview with the same teacher trainer. The reports that were examined contained 150 comments on teachers’ classroom practices and assessment methodologies. The results showed that English teachers partially respect the syllabus designers’ recommendations. Besides, the teachers’ methods, classroom practices, and assessment approaches are mainly based on direct instruction and language content acquisition rather than on reflective and problem-solving learning; therefore, they are not conducive to implementing and developing learners’ critical thinking. The conclusion drawn from the data analysis of the current research is that teachers’ hesitance to use the recommended pedagogical approach and methods is due to some hindrances faced by teachers, namely classrooms overcrowdedness, the content-based baccalaureate exam and lack of time due to the lengthy English programs.

scholarly journals The Effects of Problem Solving, Project-Based Learning, Linguistic Intelligence and Critical Thinking on the Students’ Report Writing

2018 ◽  
Vol 9 (6) ◽  
pp. 21
Author(s):  
Yusri
Keyword(s):  
Critical Thinking ◽  
Problem Solving ◽  
Project Based Learning ◽  
Significance Level ◽  
Report Writing ◽  
Writing Skill ◽  
Writing Tests

The aim of this research is to know the effects of problem solving, project based learning, linguistic intelligence and critical thinking on the students’ report writing. Linguistic intelligence, critical thinking and report writing tests are used to collect the data. Two-factor ANOVA at 0.05 significance level are applied statistically. The findings of this research showed that (1) The students’ report writing skill taught through problem solving was higher than those who were taught through project based learning. (2) There were interactions among problem solving, project based learning, linguistic intelligence and critical thinking on the students’ report writing. (3) The students’ report writing who were taught through problem solving and having high linguistic intelligence and high critical thinking is higher than those who were taught through project based learning and having high linguistic intelligence and high critical thinking (4) The students’ report writing skill who were taught through problem solving and having low linguistic intelligence and low critical thinking is lower than those who were taught through project based learning and having low linguistic intelligence and low critical thinking.

scholarly journals Penggunaan Sim-Rosi Berbasis PjBL dan Steam untuk Meningkatkan Keterampilan Abad 21 Bagi Peserta Didik Sekolah Dasar

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 47-70
Author(s):  
AH Burhanudin
Keyword(s):  
Critical Thinking ◽  
Problem Solving ◽  
Project Based Learning ◽  
T Test ◽  
Paired Sample

Guru sebagai ujung tombak pendidikan yang berhubungan langsung dengan peserta didik diharapkan mampu memberikan muatan positif dalam menumbuhkan karakteristik pembelajaran abad 21, berupa: critical thinking, problem solving, collaboration, dan communication (4C). Tujuan kegiatan tersebut adalah agar dapat membekali dan menumbuhkan kreativitas, produktivitas, dan mempersiapkan peserta didik menghadapi kemajuan abad 21. Berdasar observasi awal diketahui bahwa pembelajaran yang memicu tumbuhnya karakteristik abad 21 (4C) pada peserta didik kelas 3 Sekolah Dasar Negeri Langenharjo 2 dalam proses pembelajaran sangat rendah. Simple Rocket Design (SIM-ROSI) merupakan rancangan yang dikembangkan sebagai sebuah solusi untuk memperbaiki kualitas belajar peserta didik. Dikembangkan dengan model penelitian pengembangan 4D menurut Thiagarajan. Ditunjang dengan pelaksanaan pembelajaran berbasis Project Based Learning (PjBl) dan Sains, Technologi, Enginering, Art, and Math (STEAM). Indikator keberhasilan pengembangan berdasar observasi terhadap aktivitas 4C peserta didik dalam pembelajaran. Data yang terkumpul dianalisis menggunakan analisis deskriptif dan uji statistik menggunakan paired sample t-test. Hasil analisis menunjukkan simpulan bahwa SIM-ROSI berbasis PjBL dan STEAM sangat efektif digunakan untuk meningkatkan aktivitas 4C peserta didik di dalam pada pembelajaran tematik di sekolah dasar.

scholarly journals Critical Thinking in Algerian Secondary School EFL Classes: Expectations and Reality

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Meriem Baghoussi
Keyword(s):  
Critical Thinking ◽  
Problem Solving ◽  
Classroom Practices ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Project Based Learning ◽  
Content Acquisition ◽  
Competency Based ◽  
Problem Solving Strategies ◽  
Language Content ◽  
Teacher Trainer

The Algerian educational system is competency-based; therefore, it focuses on developing learners’ competencies and skills through a learner-centered methodology that fosters autonomy. To help teachers apply such methodology, the English syllabus designers recommend using Project-Based Learning, active learning, and problem-solving strategies to help learners develop 21st-century skills and communicate effectively, collaborate, and think critically and creatively. However, those methods and strategies are absent in classrooms, and therefore critical thinking is not promoted. In this context, two questions are raised to affirm this hypothesis. (1) To what extent do teachers respect the syllabus designers’ recommendations? (2) Why do teachers avoid using the recommended methods and strategies? To investigate those questions and achieve the aim of this research, the researcher carried out an in-depth quantitative analysis of 30 anonymous classroom observation reports written by a certified English teacher trainer. To address the qualitative aspect of the research, the researcher held a semi-structured interview with the same teacher trainer. The reports that were examined contained 150 comments on teachers’ classroom practices and assessment methodologies. The results showed that English teachers partially respect the syllabus designers’ recommendations. Besides, the teachers’ methods, classroom practices, and assessment approaches are mainly based on direct instruction and language content acquisition rather than on reflective and problem-solving learning; therefore, they are not conducive to implementing and developing learners’ critical thinking. The conclusion drawn from the data analysis of the current research is that teachers’ hesitance to use the recommended pedagogical approach and methods is due to some hindrances faced by teachers, namely classrooms overcrowdedness, the content-based baccalaureate exam and lack of time due to the lengthy English programs.

Problem based learning (PBL) in Organic Chemistry

2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 64-69
Author(s):  
Amina Alobaidi
Keyword(s):  
Organic Chemistry ◽  
Critical Thinking ◽  
Problem Solving ◽  
Concept Mapping ◽  
Problem Based Learning ◽  
Student Centered ◽  
Student Centered Learning ◽  
Problem Solving Skills ◽  
Educational Methods ◽  
Online Communications

Background: PBL appears to answer many concerns regarding educational methods, encourages students to look for new solutions to relevant problems using available knowledge and resources. The process expands students' critical thinking and problem solving skills while enhancing their creative capabilities Objective: To develop a PBL modules for teaching of organic chemistry. Methods: This module was developed for implementation in the curriculum of Chemistry Departments in Colleges of Sciences and Education. This is an innovations to be developed for increasing the wide-ranging abilities of students. A series of strategies which are involved in PBL, concept mapping and online communications, are suggested and discussed in terms of encouraging student-centered learning.  

PERBEDAAN PENINGKATAN KETERAMPILAN BERPIKIR KRITIS SISWA PADA MATERI TERMOKIMIA MELALUI PEMBELAJARAN GROUP DAN INDIVIDUAL PROBLEM SOLVING

2017 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 99
Author(s):  
St Fatimah Azzahra
Keyword(s):  
Critical Thinking ◽  
Problem Solving ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Critical Thinking Skills ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Learning Problem ◽  
Group Problem ◽  
Control Group Design ◽  
Group Design ◽  
Group Problem Solving

ABSTRACTThis research is aimed to know the differences increase critical thinking skills through learning group and individual problem solving in thermochemical material. This research uses a quasi-experimental design with nonequivalent control group design and study sample consisted of 103 students, divided into the first experimental (group problem solving) (35 students), the two group experimental (individual problem solving) (34 students). The collected through pretest-posttest. The analyzed with the Kruskal Wallis test, the results showed that the learning problem solving as a group or individually can improve students’ critical thinking skills. Statistical test there are significant differences in the students critical thinking skills thermochemical material between students who received group and individual problem solving. Critical thinking skills improvement with problem solving individual learning higher compared with group learning problem solving.Keywords: problem solving learning, critical thinking skillsABSTRAKPenelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui perbedaan peningkatan keterampilan berpikir kritis siswa melalui pembelajaran group dan individual problem solving pada materi termokimia. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode quasi experimen dengan desain Nonequivalent Control Group Design dan sampel penelitian ini terdiri dari 103 siswa yang terbagi ke dalam kelompok eksperimen pertama (pembelajaran group problem solving) (35 siswa), kelompok eksperimen kedua (pembelajaran individual problem solving) (34 siswa).Pengumpulan data dilakukan melalui pretest-posttest. Data dianalisis dengan uji Kruskal Wallis Test, hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa pembelajaran problem solving secara group maupun secara individual dapat meningkatkan keterampilan berpikir kritis siswa. Data uji statistik, terdapat perbedaan yang signifikan keterampilan berpikir kritis siswa pada materi termokimia antara siswa yang mendapat pembelajaran group problem solving dan individual problem solving. Peningkatan keterampilan berpikir kritis dengan pembelajaran individual problem solving lebih tinggi dibandingkan dengan pembelajaran group problem solving.Kata Kunci: Pembelajaran Problem Solving, Keterampilan Berpikir Kritis

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