Problem-based learning in secondary education: Evaluation by a randomized experiment

Kristof De Witte and Nicky Rogge ()
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Nicky Rogge: Hogeschool-Universiteit Brussel (HUB)

No 2012/11, Working Papers from Hogeschool-Universiteit Brussel, Faculteit Economie en Management

Abstract: The effectiveness of problem based learning (PBL) in terms of increasing student knowledge and skills has been extensively studied for higher education students and in non-experimental settings. This paper tests the effectiveness of PBL as an alternative instruction method in secondary education. In a controlled randomized experiment, we estimate its effect on tested student attainments, on perceived student attainments, on autonomous and controlled motivation and on class atmosphere. The outcomes indicate a non-significant negative effect on student achievements, a non-significant effect on motivation and a significant positive effect on class atmosphere.

Keywords: Problem-based learning; Secondary education; Student achievements; Student motivation; Classroom social climate; Randomized experiment (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Pages: 22 page
Date: 2012-02
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