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Implementing Meaningful Problem-Based Learning in a Middle School Science Classroom.

Record Type:	Language materials, manuscript : Monograph/item
Title/Author:	Implementing Meaningful Problem-Based Learning in a Middle School Science Classroom./
Author:	Pough, Celestine Banks.
Description:	1 online resource (185 pages)
Notes:	Source: Dissertations Abstracts International, Volume: 85-01, Section: A.
Contained By:	Dissertations Abstracts International85-01A.
Subject:	Science education. -
Online resource:	click for full text (PQDT)
ISBN:	9798379943073

Implementing Meaningful Problem-Based Learning in a Middle School Science Classroom.
Pough, Celestine Banks.

Implementing Meaningful Problem-Based Learning in a Middle School Science Classroom. - 1 online resource (185 pages)

Source: Dissertations Abstracts International, Volume: 85-01, Section: A.

Thesis (Ed.D.)--University of South Carolina, 2023.

Includes bibliographical references

The purpose of this action research study was to explore the impact of problem-based learning on science instruction in my eighth-grade college preparatory classroom. Constructivism was the framework for this study. Problem-based learning is based on constructivist principles, and it served as the instructional model for this study. PBL can foster the use of problem-solving skills, critical thinking skills, and communication skills, which are needed in the 21st century. This research study was centered around three research questions. The first question asked about the impact PBL has on students' science achievement. The second question asked how does PBL impact students' engagement towards science and learning. The third question asked how does PBL impact students' problem-solving skills.This research study utilized a mixed-methods design. Quantitative and qualitative data showed that although some students struggled with abstract scientific concepts, PBL increased students' academic achievement in science. Data also showed that while students may need frequent redirection, the activities utilized while implementing PBL engaged most students. I also found that although students may need additional support, PBL improved students' problem-solving skills. An action plan was created to implement PBL school-wide. Implications for classroom practice and future research were also discussed.

Electronic reproduction.
Ann Arbor, Mich. :
ProQuest,
2024

Mode of access: World Wide Web

ISBN: 9798379943073Subjects--Topical Terms:

1151737
Science education.
Subjects--Index Terms:

ConstructivismIndex Terms--Genre/Form:

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Electronic books.

Implementing Meaningful Problem-Based Learning in a Middle School Science Classroom.
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