Problem-based learning: effects on academic performance and perceptions of engineering students in computer sciences

In the present article we analyse the impact of problem-based learning (PBL) on learning and perceptions in first-year students undertaking Engineering in Computer Sciences. The module designed took a number of advanced theories of PBL and its application within the Engineering profession. Mixed met...

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Autores: Amaya Chávez, Danilo, Gámiz-Sánchez, Vanesa-María, Cañas Vargas, Antonio
Tipo de recurso: artículo
Fecha de publicación:2020
País:España
Institución:Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC)
Repositorio:UPCommons. Portal del coneixement obert de la UPC
Idioma:inglés
OAI Identifier:oai:upcommons.upc.edu:2117/334850
Acceso en línea:https://hdl.handle.net/2117/334850
https://dx.doi.org/10.3926/jotse.969
Access Level:acceso abierto
Palabra clave:Problem-based learning
Engineering -- Study and teaching
Education, Higher
Group work in education
Teamwork
Education in engineering
Higher education
Academic performance
Aprenentatge basat en problemes
Enginyeria -- Ensenyament
Ensenyament universitari
Ensenyament -- Treball en equip
Àrees temàtiques de la UPC::Ensenyament i aprenentatge::Metodologies docents::Aprenentatge basat en problemes i projectes
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spelling Problem-based learning: effects on academic performance and perceptions of engineering students in computer sciencesAmaya Chávez, DaniloGámiz-Sánchez, Vanesa-MaríaCañas Vargas, AntonioProblem-based learningEngineering -- Study and teachingEducation, HigherGroup work in educationProblem-based learningTeamworkEducation in engineeringHigher educationAcademic performanceAprenentatge basat en problemesEnginyeria -- EnsenyamentEnsenyament universitariEnsenyament -- Treball en equipÀrees temàtiques de la UPC::Ensenyament i aprenentatge::Metodologies docents::Aprenentatge basat en problemes i projectesIn the present article we analyse the impact of problem-based learning (PBL) on learning and perceptions in first-year students undertaking Engineering in Computer Sciences. The module designed took a number of advanced theories of PBL and its application within the Engineering profession. Mixed methods were used to enable data from qualitative and quantitative instruments to be obtained. A quasi-experimental design was specified, employing non-probabilistic sampling, with a control (N = 40) and experimental group (N = 39). In comparing PBL with traditional methods, the results reveal statistically significant differences in aspects such as academic performance. Teamwork, oral communication, written communication and students’ perceptions of the learning experience were also all favoured. Nonetheless, lack of adequate team dynamics in previous learning experiences and reluctance to change traditional teaching approaches, could compromise the viability of that proposedPeer ReviewedOmniaScience20202020-10-0120202020-12-23journal articlehttp://purl.org/coar/resource_type/c_6501NAhttp://purl.org/coar/version/c_be7fb7dd8ff6fe43info:eu-repo/semantics/articleapplication/pdfhttps://hdl.handle.net/2117/334850https://dx.doi.org/10.3926/jotse.969reponame:UPCommons. Portal del coneixement obert de la UPCinstname:Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC)Inglésengopen accesshttp://purl.org/coar/access_right/c_abf2Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 Internationalhttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccessoai:upcommons.upc.edu:2117/3348502026-05-27T15:37:01Z
dc.title.none.fl_str_mv Problem-based learning: effects on academic performance and perceptions of engineering students in computer sciences
title Problem-based learning: effects on academic performance and perceptions of engineering students in computer sciences
spellingShingle Problem-based learning: effects on academic performance and perceptions of engineering students in computer sciences
Amaya Chávez, Danilo
Problem-based learning
Engineering -- Study and teaching
Education, Higher
Group work in education
Problem-based learning
Teamwork
Education in engineering
Higher education
Academic performance
Aprenentatge basat en problemes
Enginyeria -- Ensenyament
Ensenyament universitari
Ensenyament -- Treball en equip
Àrees temàtiques de la UPC::Ensenyament i aprenentatge::Metodologies docents::Aprenentatge basat en problemes i projectes
title_short Problem-based learning: effects on academic performance and perceptions of engineering students in computer sciences
title_full Problem-based learning: effects on academic performance and perceptions of engineering students in computer sciences
title_fullStr Problem-based learning: effects on academic performance and perceptions of engineering students in computer sciences
title_full_unstemmed Problem-based learning: effects on academic performance and perceptions of engineering students in computer sciences
title_sort Problem-based learning: effects on academic performance and perceptions of engineering students in computer sciences
dc.creator.none.fl_str_mv Amaya Chávez, Danilo
Gámiz-Sánchez, Vanesa-María
Cañas Vargas, Antonio
author Amaya Chávez, Danilo
author_facet Amaya Chávez, Danilo
Gámiz-Sánchez, Vanesa-María
Cañas Vargas, Antonio
author_role author
author2 Gámiz-Sánchez, Vanesa-María
Cañas Vargas, Antonio
author2_role author
author
dc.subject.none.fl_str_mv Problem-based learning
Engineering -- Study and teaching
Education, Higher
Group work in education
Problem-based learning
Teamwork
Education in engineering
Higher education
Academic performance
Aprenentatge basat en problemes
Enginyeria -- Ensenyament
Ensenyament universitari
Ensenyament -- Treball en equip
Àrees temàtiques de la UPC::Ensenyament i aprenentatge::Metodologies docents::Aprenentatge basat en problemes i projectes
topic Problem-based learning
Engineering -- Study and teaching
Education, Higher
Group work in education
Problem-based learning
Teamwork
Education in engineering
Higher education
Academic performance
Aprenentatge basat en problemes
Enginyeria -- Ensenyament
Ensenyament universitari
Ensenyament -- Treball en equip
Àrees temàtiques de la UPC::Ensenyament i aprenentatge::Metodologies docents::Aprenentatge basat en problemes i projectes
description In the present article we analyse the impact of problem-based learning (PBL) on learning and perceptions in first-year students undertaking Engineering in Computer Sciences. The module designed took a number of advanced theories of PBL and its application within the Engineering profession. Mixed methods were used to enable data from qualitative and quantitative instruments to be obtained. A quasi-experimental design was specified, employing non-probabilistic sampling, with a control (N = 40) and experimental group (N = 39). In comparing PBL with traditional methods, the results reveal statistically significant differences in aspects such as academic performance. Teamwork, oral communication, written communication and students’ perceptions of the learning experience were also all favoured. Nonetheless, lack of adequate team dynamics in previous learning experiences and reluctance to change traditional teaching approaches, could compromise the viability of that proposed
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