Challenges Students through Active Engagement of Life’s Problems

“TO TEACH IS TO LEARN TWICE”Joseph Joubert

Problem Based LearningProblem Based Learning

PBL

SHAPE OF PBLSHAPE OF PBL

-PBL is a total approach to education.-PBL is a total approach to education.

-Students and teachers roles are redefined. -Students and teachers roles are redefined.

-Students assume the responsibility for learning. -Students assume the responsibility for learning.

-Teachers become facilitators. -Teachers become facilitators.

Research ObjectivesResearch Objectives

To determine if PBL is effective in:To determine if PBL is effective in:

1.1. Application Application

2.2. RetentionRetention

3.3. SuitabilitySuitability

4.4. Facilitating Independent learningFacilitating Independent learning

Research MethodologyResearch Methodology

Research Type: Exploratory Research Type: Exploratory (primary investigation)(primary investigation)

Research Design: Qualitative (Test) and Quantitative (Survey)

Sampling Procedure: Non probability-convenience

Sample Size: 12 students (4-5 students per subject)

Sample Unit: KDU UC Students with differing backgrounds (subject ,nationality, level of study)

SamplingSampling

MarketingStudents

AccountingStudents

LawStudents

Degree – Final Year

Combination of Local and Foreign Students

Diploma

Combination of Local and Foreign Students

Degree – Year 2

Combination of Local and Foreign Students

Data CollectionData Collection

ResultsResults

ComparedCompared

(Test Group)Presentation –(1 week notice

of the case and topic ) followed by Test

(Control Group)

Lecture followed by Test

RESULTS

RESULTS

RESULTS

FindingsFindings

Some basic knowledge of the subject Some basic knowledge of the subject is requiredis required

PBL students did better compared to PBL students did better compared to non PBL students (TEST)non PBL students (TEST)

Requires some degree of maturityRequires some degree of maturity

More Popular with Foreign StudentsMore Popular with Foreign Students

Works better with Marketing and Law Works better with Marketing and Law

Strengths1. Helps cultivate independent,

critical thinking, creative, responsible students

2. Students have a more well-rounded education

3. Develop soft skills (team players) and better communication skills

4. Prepares students for final year in 2+1 programmes

5. Better graduates

Weaknesses1. Students may not be ready2. Does not apply to all subjects3. Teachers must also change

Opportunities1. KDU UC to KDU University2. Branding3. Industry Recognition4. Recognition by partnering

universities

Threats1. Malaysian primary and

secondary education2. Competing colleges continue to

promote rote learning. 3. Comfort zone

Drawbacks of the studyDrawbacks of the study

Sample size is smallSample size is smallStudents attitude – lacking enthusiasm – Students attitude – lacking enthusiasm –

no marksno marksSampling procedure- non probability Sampling procedure- non probability

samplingsamplingTime factorTime factor