Learning Biology Through Problem Based Learning – Perception of Students

The influence of the learning environment on promoting self-directed learning

“…The findings of this research corroborate the findings of previous work in this field advocating for the implementation of PBL in sciences education (Nursa'ban et al 2019;Thakur et al 2018;Valdez & Bungihan 2019). Furthermore, in line with Sekarini et al (2020) and Thakur et al (2018), this research suggests that the implementation of PBL provides an effective learning model that could be used in developing collaboration as a 21st-century skill.…”

“…Cheng et al ( :1157 mentioned several ways in which learners can exhibit SDL: 'knowing what to learn; enjoying to find answers to questions; establishing own learning goals; arranging and controlling own learning time; and knowing how to find resources for own learning'. In a study conducted by Thakur, Dutt and Chauhan (2018), PBL was implemented in a Grade 9 Biology class in New Delhi, India. These authors concluded that PBL is one of the best strategies to motivate, interest and encourage learners; it promotes scope for social interaction; and it promotes discussion, sharing of ideas and collaboration.…”

Foreword

“…The findings of this research corroborate the findings of previous work in this field advocating for the implementation of PBL in sciences education (Nursa'ban et al 2019;Thakur et al 2018;Valdez & Bungihan 2019). Furthermore, in line with Sekarini et al (2020) and Thakur et al (2018), this research suggests that the implementation of PBL provides an effective learning model that could be used in developing collaboration as a 21st-century skill.…”

“…Cheng et al ( :1157 mentioned several ways in which learners can exhibit SDL: 'knowing what to learn; enjoying to find answers to questions; establishing own learning goals; arranging and controlling own learning time; and knowing how to find resources for own learning'. In a study conducted by Thakur, Dutt and Chauhan (2018), PBL was implemented in a Grade 9 Biology class in New Delhi, India. These authors concluded that PBL is one of the best strategies to motivate, interest and encourage learners; it promotes scope for social interaction; and it promotes discussion, sharing of ideas and collaboration.…”

Improving the Motivation and the Classroom Climate of Secondary School Biology Students Using Problem-Based – Jigsaw Discussion (PBL-JD) Learning

“…In addition, other studies revealed that PBL improves the classroom climate. For example, Thakur et al (2018) assessed students' perception while they learned 9 th grade biology through the PBL method. The study revealed that PBL makes learning an enjoyable experience by exploring new knowledge, increasing curiosity among the learners, linking previous knowledge, and creating interest.…”