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http://dx.doi.org/10.15207/JKCS.2019.10.10.197

The Effect of Problem-based Learning Strategies (PBL) on Problem Solving Skill: A Meta-Analysis.  

Park, Il-Soo (Department of Education, Gongju National University of Education)
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Journal of the Korea Convergence Society / v.10, no.10, 2019 , pp. 197-205 More about this Journal
Abstract
The purpose of this research was examining the effects of problem-based learning strategies(PBL) on problem solving skill conducted in Korea, using meta-analysis technique. This meta-analysis reviewed the results of 41 studies published between 1998 and 2017 in Korea. The overall weighted mean effect size value was .753 with .064 standard error which was calculated by random effects model. PBL strategies have been found to be more effective in mathematics course (d=.922), art course (d=.916), practical art course (d=.827), E-PBL (d=.791) and middle school level (d=.972). As PBL exhibit a substantial effect on students' problem solving skill, it is recommended that teachers should learn how to implement these strategies in their lesson. PBL is expected to contribute to the improvement of teaching methods as the learning environment changes during the 4th Industrial Revolution.
Keywords
PBL; Problem-based learning(PBL); Problem solving; Problem solving skill; Meta-analysis;
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