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The Benefits of Adopting a Problem-Based Learning Approach on Students’ Learning Developments in Secondary Geography Lessons
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Problem-based learning (PBL) provides an appealing framework for teaching and learning not only within the
subject of geography but also across other disciplines. It promotes a healthy environment for active learning with
its diverse sets of activities, helping students carry out investigative inquiry in the learning processes. This study
examines the potential benefits of adopting a PBL approach in teaching and learning in secondary geography
classrooms. It takes into account the inputs needed from both teacher and students in determining the success of
the approach implementation. The study shows how, through careful planning and preparation, PBL activities
can effectively enhance students’ engagements and improve their grasp of geographical content knowledge.
However, the teacher’s shortcomings in performing the role of facilitator did highlight a limitation for the
research, which hindered the success of the implementation. Future research should continue to actively examine
experiences from teachers in PBL applications, discussing the circumstances to identify the conditions necessary
for successful implementation of PBL within a variety of contexts.
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Date:
2015
Authors:
Mohd Iqbal Mohd Caesar
Rosmawijah Jawawi
Rohani Matzin
Masitah Shahrill
Jainatul Halida Jaidin
Lawrence Mundia
Publisher:
Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah Institute of Education (SHBIE)
