Assessment of Problem-Based Learning (PBL): Poster Presentation as a Tool of Assessment

Abstract

Assessment is considered the single most significant determinant of learning that influences student learning behavior broadly. However, assessment in the context of PBL requires a constructive alignment between PBL objectives and assessment, which can be achieved through an integrative assessment approach. This study aimed to assess the performance of groups of students participating in PBL for poster preparation and presentation on criteria-referenced. This type of research is descriptive research. The methods used in collecting data are observation and questionnaires. The instrument used in this research is a questionnaire. The techniques used to analyze the data are descriptive, qualitative, and quantitative. The study results were that half of the students scored less than 50% in designing posters on the "subject content of each poster of the courses covered in PBL. Two groups scored more than 9 (out of ten), 6 groups more than 8 (out of ten), and 2 groups of 7 (out of ten). Seven groups scored 4.25 or more (out of 5), and three groups were between 3 and 4 (out of 5) for verbal poster presentations. The substandard student group performance on poster design was excellent on "subject content" and outstanding for verbal poster presentations.

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“…This is a core component of an IRIS IRP, and such collaborative work has been found to develop student communication and teamwork skills, increase awareness, knowledge, and understanding of the processes of research and careers in research, contribute to the development networks, and enhance university applications . Posters are also a useful tool to determine the level of student learning and understanding, and this was particularly noticed at the IRIS conferences which the students attended at the end of the academic year. To demonstrate the quality of the research projects conducted by the students and the work produced, a selection of student posters is provided in the Supporting Information (Figures S5–S10).…”