The Role of Problem-Based Learning Approach in Teaching and Learning Physics: A Systematic Literature Review [version 2; peer review: 1 approved, 3 approved with reservations]
Problem-based learning (PBL) is a learner-centered method in which complex real-world problems are used to stimulate students thinking and problem-solving abilities during the teaching and learning process. This systematic review aimed to reveal the role of the PBL approach in teaching and learning...
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| description | Problem-based learning (PBL) is a learner-centered method in which complex real-world problems are used to stimulate students thinking and problem-solving abilities during the teaching and learning process. This systematic review aimed to reveal the role of the PBL approach in teaching and learning physics. Relevant articles for the review were sourced from Scopus and Web of Science using keywords such as “problem-based learning” and “PBL in physics” education” as search terms. This search yielded 376 results. Thirty-six articles were included in the analysis after passing a crucial condition of empirically investigating the effect of PBL in teaching and learning physics. Only three of these articles did not show a positive effect; others have shown a positive lead of PBL towards improving academic achievement, attitude to learn physics, problem-solving, critical and creative thinking abilities, cooperative learning enhancement, mental model development, and science process skills attainment. Therefore, the review offers important pointers to various classroom environments and activities that ignite learners’ thinking. Thus, it help policymakers to select and maintain the best methodology that promotes high students’ academic achievement levels. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-06d66aada1854849a6a986aafbdfa7ed2023-11-15T01:00:00ZengF1000 Research LtdF1000Research2046-14022023-11-0112158794The Role of Problem-Based Learning Approach in Teaching and Learning Physics: A Systematic Literature Review [version 2; peer review: 1 approved, 3 approved with reservations]Nzabahimana Joseph0Gumisirizah Nicholus1https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2992-7227Charles Magoba Muwonge2School of Education, University of Rwanda College of Education, Kayonza, Eastern Province, RwandaAfrican Centre of Excellence for Innovative Teaching and Learning Mathematics and Science (ACEITLMS), University of Rwanda College of Education, Kayonza, Eastern Province, RwandaDepartment of Educational Foundations and Psychology, Mbarara University of Science and Technology, Mbarara, Western Region, UgandaProblem-based learning (PBL) is a learner-centered method in which complex real-world problems are used to stimulate students thinking and problem-solving abilities during the teaching and learning process. This systematic review aimed to reveal the role of the PBL approach in teaching and learning physics. Relevant articles for the review were sourced from Scopus and Web of Science using keywords such as “problem-based learning” and “PBL in physics” education” as search terms. This search yielded 376 results. Thirty-six articles were included in the analysis after passing a crucial condition of empirically investigating the effect of PBL in teaching and learning physics. Only three of these articles did not show a positive effect; others have shown a positive lead of PBL towards improving academic achievement, attitude to learn physics, problem-solving, critical and creative thinking abilities, cooperative learning enhancement, mental model development, and science process skills attainment. Therefore, the review offers important pointers to various classroom environments and activities that ignite learners’ thinking. Thus, it help policymakers to select and maintain the best methodology that promotes high students’ academic achievement levels.https://f1000research.com/articles/12-951/v2Problem-based learning students’ academic achievement attitude in Physics systematic revieweng |
| spellingShingle | Nzabahimana Joseph Gumisirizah Nicholus Charles Magoba Muwonge The Role of Problem-Based Learning Approach in Teaching and Learning Physics: A Systematic Literature Review [version 2; peer review: 1 approved, 3 approved with reservations] F1000Research Problem-based learning students’ academic achievement attitude in Physics systematic review eng |
| title | The Role of Problem-Based Learning Approach in Teaching and Learning Physics: A Systematic Literature Review [version 2; peer review: 1 approved, 3 approved with reservations] |
| title_full | The Role of Problem-Based Learning Approach in Teaching and Learning Physics: A Systematic Literature Review [version 2; peer review: 1 approved, 3 approved with reservations] |
| title_fullStr | The Role of Problem-Based Learning Approach in Teaching and Learning Physics: A Systematic Literature Review [version 2; peer review: 1 approved, 3 approved with reservations] |
| title_full_unstemmed | The Role of Problem-Based Learning Approach in Teaching and Learning Physics: A Systematic Literature Review [version 2; peer review: 1 approved, 3 approved with reservations] |
| title_short | The Role of Problem-Based Learning Approach in Teaching and Learning Physics: A Systematic Literature Review [version 2; peer review: 1 approved, 3 approved with reservations] |
| title_sort | role of problem based learning approach in teaching and learning physics a systematic literature review version 2 peer review 1 approved 3 approved with reservations |
| topic | Problem-based learning students’ academic achievement attitude in Physics systematic review eng |
| url | https://f1000research.com/articles/12-951/v2 |
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