The Results of Using the Problem Based Learning (PBL) on Social Problem Subject towards Students’ Learning Achievement, Creative Problem Solving (CPS) Thinking and Satisfaction at Pibulsongkram Rajabhat University

Abstract

     The objectives of this experimental research were (1) to study the learning achievement of students at Pibulsongkram Rajabhat University on the topic Social Problem before and after using problem based learning (PBL), (2) to study the creative problem solving (CPS) thinking of students on the topic Social Problem before and after using PBL, and (3) to study the satisfaction of students towards learning management through PBL. Target group of this research was 62 undergraduate students majoring in Thai Language at the Faculty of Education, Pibulsongkram Rajabhat University in the first semester of academic year 2016. Research instruments consisted of 1) 27 hour-9 lesson plans on topic Social Problem, 2) learning achievement test, 3) CPS thinking test, and 4) students’ satisfaction questionnaire.

     The research findings were as follows:

     1. Learning achievement scores of students on the topic Social Problem after getting involved in PBL learning management was higher than before learning which indicated the statistical significance at .05 level.

     2. The scores of CPS thinking ability of students on the topic Social Problem after getting involved in PBL learning management was also higher than before learning which indicated the statistical significance at .05 level.

     3. Overall satisfaction of students towards PBL learning management on the topic Social Problem indicated a “highest” level of satisfaction (= 4.82). When compared to each other, the highest satisfaction was found with the sessions in which teacher had clearly explained the learning activities to students, as well as the students could jointly participate in the activities, and the opportunity for students to explore the knowledge by themselves (= 4.98), following by the sessions in which teacher could give an advice, suggest, and look after all students’ learning enhancing them to be able to link what they have learned to daily life (= 4.95).