Integrating Problem-Based Learning (PBL) in Mathematics Method Course

In this era of rapid technological innovation, institutions of higher learning including University of Malaya are faced with the challenge to develop highly qualified and trained graduates. Since the current innovations call for new competencies, skills and knowledge from our graduates, an alternati...

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Main Authors: Zamri, S.N.A.S., Lee, S.E.
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Published: 2005
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description In this era of rapid technological innovation, institutions of higher learning including University of Malaya are faced with the challenge to develop highly qualified and trained graduates. Since the current innovations call for new competencies, skills and knowledge from our graduates, an alternative approach to teaching in higher learning institutions is inevitable. In this regard, Problem-Based Learning (PBL) has emerged as a promising approach to accomplish these goals. In this study we examined the implementation of Problem Based learning in a Mathematics Method course. Specifically, the objectives are to investigate students’ attitudes pre and post PBL session, students’ activities in the PBL session and students’ perceptions towards the PBL session. The participants for this study were 63 students enrolled in an undergraduate mathematics method course. The assessment results indicate that PBL method has an overall positive impact on the Mathematics Method students’ attitudes, activities and perceptions towards Problem-Based Learning.
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spelling my.um.eprints-19782014-10-20T03:12:43Z http://eprints.um.edu.my/1978/ Integrating Problem-Based Learning (PBL) in Mathematics Method Course Zamri, S.N.A.S. Lee, S.E. QA Mathematics In this era of rapid technological innovation, institutions of higher learning including University of Malaya are faced with the challenge to develop highly qualified and trained graduates. Since the current innovations call for new competencies, skills and knowledge from our graduates, an alternative approach to teaching in higher learning institutions is inevitable. In this regard, Problem-Based Learning (PBL) has emerged as a promising approach to accomplish these goals. In this study we examined the implementation of Problem Based learning in a Mathematics Method course. Specifically, the objectives are to investigate students’ attitudes pre and post PBL session, students’ activities in the PBL session and students’ perceptions towards the PBL session. The participants for this study were 63 students enrolled in an undergraduate mathematics method course. The assessment results indicate that PBL method has an overall positive impact on the Mathematics Method students’ attitudes, activities and perceptions towards Problem-Based Learning. 2005 Article PeerReviewed Zamri, S.N.A.S. and Lee, S.E. (2005) Integrating Problem-Based Learning (PBL) in Mathematics Method Course. Journal of Problem-Based Learning, 3 (1). pp. 1-13.
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Zamri, S.N.A.S.
Lee, S.E.
Integrating Problem-Based Learning (PBL) in Mathematics Method Course
title Integrating Problem-Based Learning (PBL) in Mathematics Method Course
title_full Integrating Problem-Based Learning (PBL) in Mathematics Method Course
title_fullStr Integrating Problem-Based Learning (PBL) in Mathematics Method Course
title_full_unstemmed Integrating Problem-Based Learning (PBL) in Mathematics Method Course
title_short Integrating Problem-Based Learning (PBL) in Mathematics Method Course
title_sort integrating problem-based learning (pbl) in mathematics method course
topic QA Mathematics
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