A Mixed-Methods Investigation of Problem-Based Learning and Technical Students in General Studies Course at a Midwest Technical College

Autor/in	Primm, Barbara R.
Titel	A Mixed-Methods Investigation of Problem-Based Learning and Technical Students in General Studies Course at a Midwest Technical College
Quelle	(2019), (140 Seiten) PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit Ed.D. Dissertation, Lindenwood University
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Monographie
ISBN	978-1-3921-4784-9
Schlagwörter	Hochschulschrift; Dissertation; Problem Based Learning; Technical Institutes; Two Year College Students; Student Motivation; Learner Engagement; Academic Achievement; General Education; College Faculty; Adult Students; Self Management; Vocational Education; Academic Education; Student Attitudes; Teacher Attitudes + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Thesis; Dissertations; Academic thesis; Problem-based learning; Problemorientiertes Lernen; Technische Fakultät; Schulische Motivation; Schulleistung; Allgemein bildendes Schulwesen; Allgemeinbildung; Fakultät; Adult; Adults; Student; Students; Erwachsenenalter; Studentin; Schüler; Schülerin; Selbstmanagement; Ausbildung; Berufsbildung; Akademische Bildung; Schülerverhalten; Lehrerverhalten
Abstract	This study investigated the relationship between problem-based learning, motivation and engagement (as measured by the Motivational and Attitudinal scale) self-directedness, and academic achievement of technical students enrolled in general studies courses at a Midwestern technical college. intended purpose for the study was to identify if tactile learners, who currently spend 75% of their program in hands on instructional courses, would benefit from the implementation of a PBL model in general studies courses. Career Technical Education prepares students for the workforce. Creating an academic learning platform that mimics technical instruction where students solve real life problems can encourage students to take an active academic role in learning. This study highlighted if the PBL model in general studies courses creates an academic change in learning for technical students. Faculty and student's perceptions on topics surrounding traditional and PBL were compared and analyzed. Of the 34 technical students who completed the questionnaire, two students participated in interviews. The 12 faculty members who participated in the faculty focus group expressed interest in including the PBL model into current curriculum based on previous classroom observations and the need increase engagement and interest in academic content covered. A comparison analysis based on the t-test highlighted differences in student summative assessments before and after PBL was implemented, however; no differences were concluded from end of course student surveys conducted by the institution before and after PBL was implemented. This study opens with an insight into the characteristics and representation of an adult learner. Additionally, the study aligned innate attributes and characteristics displayed by adult learners to self-directedness, engagement and motivation and overall facets of problem-based learning based on research included in the literature review. Throughout the study, the researcher found both the students' interviews, survey responses, and faculty focus group feedback were helpful and that possible changes were necessary to increase student retention and other barriers technical students encounter when enrolled in general studies courses. [The dissertation citations contained here are published with the permission of ProQuest LLC. Further reproduction is prohibited without permission. Copies of dissertations may be obtained by Telephone (800) 1-800-521-0600. Web page: http://www.proquest.com/en-US/products/dissertations/individuals.shtml.] (As Provided).
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Update	2020/1/01