scholarly journals Effectiveness and Key Success Factors for Implementation of Problem-Based Learning in Debre Tabor University: A Mixed Methods Study

2020 ◽  
Vol 30 (5) ◽  
Author(s):  
Awoke Wondie ◽  
Tegbar Yigzaw ◽  
Solomon Worku

BACKGROUND፡ Problem-based learning has been adopted as a core educational strategy for education of health professionals in more than a dozen of higher education institutions in Ethiopia. Debre Tabor University College of Health Sciences (DTUCHS) is one of the adopters. However, its effectiveness has not been researched yet. Thus, the objective of this study is to assess the quality of PBL implementation, its effectiveness in developing desired student learning outcomes and factors that facilitate or impede PBL implementation.METHODS: A cross-sectional study was conducted in DTUCHS from May to June 2018. We collected quantitative data from students and tutors using self-administered questionnaire. We complemented this with key informant interviews with academic leaders. We computed descriptive statistics from quantitative data while qualitative data were subjected to thematic analysis.RESULTS: A total of 308 students, 42 tutors and 8 academic leaders were included in the study. Students, tutors and academic leaders perceived that PBL was effective in developing knowledge, problem-solving skills, self-directed learning skills and collaboration competencies. The implementation process showed the existence of clear objectives, appropriate cases, and reasonable workload. Students rated tutors' performance positively, and tutors also rated student learning affirmatively. However, unlike tutors, students thought that the assessment of student performance in PBL was not appropriate. The factors that facilitated PBL implementation were students' and tutors' buy-in, clear curriculum design, adequate infrastructure, commitment to hire more faculty and develop their teaching skills continuously and strong coordination and monitoring.CONCLUSION: The findingsof our study support the introduction of PBL in a resource-constrained setting. Students, tutors and academic leaders perceived PBL to be effective in achieving desired student learning outcomes. Its implementation was considered consistent with the principles of PBL. Respondents identified the presence of enabling factors to implement PBL in Debre TaborUniversity (DTU).

2018 ◽  
Vol 19 (3) ◽  
pp. 547-565 ◽  
Author(s):  
Meghann E. Jarchow ◽  
Paul Formisano ◽  
Shane Nordyke ◽  
Matthew Sayre

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to describe the student learning outcomes (SLOs) for a sustainability major, evaluate faculty incorporation of the SLOs into the courses in the sustainability major curriculum and measure student performance on the SLOs from entry into the major to the senior capstone course. Design/methodology/approach Through an iterative approach with a faculty advisory committee, SLOs were developed for the sustainability major. Curriculum mapping followed by evaluation of course syllabi were used to determine the extent to which each course addressed the SLOs. Student performance on most SLOs was measured through student assessment in an introductory and capstone course to evaluate the change in performance over time. Findings The core courses of the sustainability major were more likely to address the SLOs of the major than that of the elective courses. Where measured, student performance on the SLOs increased from the introductory course to the capstone course. Sustainability majors participated in an average of almost ten experiential learning opportunities focused on sustainability. Originality/value This research provides a longitudinal assessment of student learning in an undergraduate sustainability major. Because undergraduate sustainability degrees are generally new, this research can serve as a base upon which to continue to improve sustainability curriculum design.


2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 272-289
Author(s):  
KARLOF TAMPUBOLON

This study aims to increase student learning outcomes on mathematics subjects in the material measuring angles with standard units by applying the Problem Based Learning learning model at SDN 106788 PURWODADI, Sunggal District, Deli Serdang Regency. This type of research is Classroom Action Research. The subjects of this study were students of class IV-B, which amounted to 29 students consisting of 11 male students and 18 female students. This research was conducted in two cycles. Data from the results of this study were obtained from tests of student learning outcomes and observations.Based on the results of the study, it was shown that there was an increase in the learning outcomes of material students measuring angles with simple aircraft standard units by applying the Problem Based Learning learning model. This can be seen from improving student learning outcomes every cycle. In the pre-test of student learning outcomes carried out before the application of learning there were 4 students (32%) completed learning while 17 students (68%) had not yet finished with a grade point average of 50.93. In cycle 1 completeness of student learning outcomes there were 17 students (72%) completed in 8 students (28%) not yet completed with an average value of 70.4. The results of teacher observation amounted to 67.27% with a good category while the observations of students amounted to 64% with sufficient categories. Student learning outcomes have increased to 23 students (92%) completed 2 students (8%) have not been completed while the average value of 86.4. Teacher observation results have increased by 92.72% with very good categories while student observations amounted to 92% with very good categories. By looking at the percentage of learning outcomes and observations it can be concluded that the Application of Problem Based Learning Learning Models can improve student learning outcomes.


2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (3) ◽  
pp. 189
Author(s):  
Jessica Ayudia

<p>This study aims to determine the implementation of Problem-Based Learning in Mathematics, as well as determine the increase motivation, creativity and mastery of the concept of student learning outcomes through the implementation of Problem-Based Learning in Class 5A SDS Lentera Harapan Curug. Subjects were students in class 5A in SDS Lentera Harapan by the number of students by 36 students consisting of 19 female students and 17 male students. The study was conducted using a model of classroom action research conducted three cycles, each cycle consisting of four stages: planning, action, observation and reflection. The data collection is done by using observation observer, student test results, and additional instruments such as interview sheets, sheet learning motivation and creativity sheet. The results showed that the Problem Based Learning Math can help the learning process. Stages Problem Based-Learning helps students to understand the issues in the matter and the process to get a response. The development is seen in students' motivation in cycle 1 to cycle 3 to increase. Creativity and mastery of the concept of student learning outcomes have not been able to increase in cycle 1 to cycle 3 with entirely due process of problem-based learning-Learning newly conceived and performed by students. Math learning outcome of the results of the summative second cycle in which more than 70% the number of students successfully meet the KKM.</p>


2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 95
Author(s):  
Syamsul Musthofa ◽  
Ketut Prasetyo ◽  
Nugroho Hari Purnomo

This study aims to determine the effect of problem-based learning models on student learning outcomes. This study is Nonequivalent control group design. The sample in this study was class VII which was determined randomly. The material used is the potential and utilization of natural resources. The data obtained are then tested differently using the independent sample t-test. The results showed that the two research classes experienced positive changes regarding student learning outcomes. In the experimental class the problem-based learning model shows learning outcomes that are better than class controls. Calculation of the independent sample t-test posttest shows that students with Sig. (2-tailed) 0.019, where 0.019 <0.05 means that there is a significant difference. The existence of significant differences indicates that there is an influence of problem-based learning models on student learning outcomes.


Author(s):  
Ita Laila Puji Rahmawati

<p><em>This research is a classroom action research (PTK) which consists of two cycles. This PTK has two cycles in one cycle, there are four stages, namely planning, implementing, observing and reflecting. The research subjects were students of grade IV A SDN Pedurungan Lor 01 Semarang, Central Java with a total of 31 students. Data collection techniques using test and non-test techniques. The assessment instrument uses item items and observations of the scoring rubric. The results showed that the application of the Problem Based Learning learning model can improve student learning outcomes in Theme 4 Various Classes IV A SDN Pedurungan Lor 01 Semarang, this is evidenced by the learning outcomes in cycle I, namely 14 students out of 31 students or 45%, while students who completed as many as 17 students from 31 students or 55%. In cycle II, in the initial conditions according to the background of the research, there were 22 students out of 31 students or 71% who had not yet completed it. In cycle II, there were 7 students out of 31 students or 23% who had not completed, while 24 students out of 31 students or 77% who had completed it. This means that student learning outcomes increase from cycle I to cycle II.</em><em> </em><em>The conclusion of this study is that using the Problem Based Leraning learning model can improve student learning outcomes in Theme 4 Various Occupations of class IV A SDN Pedurungan Lor 01 Semarang. </em></p>


2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 79
Author(s):  
Cristian Emanuel Reinsini ◽  
I Wayan Susila ◽  
Mochammad Cholik ◽  
Tri Rijanto

The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of the application of problem-based learning to improve student learning outcomes in the subject of Basic Competencies for Maintaining Brake Systems at SMK Negeri 2 Kupang. This study used a 2x2 factorial research design with experimental methods with a quantitative approach, consisting of two classes: the experimental and control classes. The control class is taught using a direct learning model, and the experimental class is taught using a problem-based learning model. The research sample was 70 students, 36 students from TKR 2 class (experiment class), and 34 students from class XI TKR 3 (control class). The instrument used consisted of a questionnaire of analytical skills, a test of learning outcomes in the cognitive domain, affective domain, and psychomotor domain. This study's results indicate that (1) student learning outcomes using problem-based learning models are significantly higher than learning outcomes for students who use the direct learning model; (2)  the learning outcomes of students who have high analytical skills are significantly higher than the learning outcomes of students who have low analytical skills; and (3) there is an interaction between the use of problem-based learning models and direct learning models on learning outcomes in the basic competency subject of the brake system at SMKN 2 Kupang.


Author(s):  
Dasining Dasining ◽  
Supari Muslim ◽  
Sri Handajani

This study aims to determine the level of creativity of students who are taught using problem based learning models and students who are taught using direct learning models. To find out the learning outcomes of students who have a high level of creativity and creativity level of creativity is low. The method used in this study is Quasi Experimental. The design used is a 2x2 factorial design, because this design can be used to see student learning outcomes before administering treatments and after giving treatments. The results of the study found: (1) the level of creativity of students who study using a learning model based on higher learning outcomes compared to students who learn with the direct learning model; (2) student learning outcomes with a high level of creativity, significantly higher than students who have low levels of creativity; and (3) there is an interaction between the use of learning models and the level of creativity on student learning outcomes. This study concludes that: (1) problem based learning models can improve student creativity; (2) students who have a high level of creativity, higher learning outcomes than students who have low levels of creativity; and (3) there is an interaction between the use of learning models and the level of creativity on student learning outcomes.


2021 ◽  
Vol 28 (1) ◽  
pp. 16
Author(s):  
Syamina Syamina ◽  
Asrizal Asrizal ◽  
Festiyed Festiyed

<p>Science in the 21st century continues to develop. With these developments, Indonesia must prepare young people who are ready for change and able to face the challenges that exist in the 21st century. The 21st century has more complex challenges. Various efforts have been made by the government to meet the demands of the 21st century, including reforming educational standards. The 2013 curriculum requires students to be active in the learning process. Learning methods and models that are expected to be able to develop students' abilities, and in accordance with the implementation of the 2013 curriculum, are problem-based learning. Therefore, researchers are interested in finding the effect of PBL-based teaching on student learning outcomes through meta-analysis with effect size. Based on the analysis conducted on 20 journals related to PBL-based teaching materials, there are three conclusions in this study. First, PBL-based teaching materials are effectively used at the junior and senior high school levels with a high effect size category. Second, PBL-based teaching materials have the highest category of effectiveness in improving science process skills. Third, based on the teaching materials used, teaching materials in the form of electronic media (IT) based on PBL are effective in improving student learning outcomes.</p>


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