Comparing problem based learning and didactic instruction in secondary school chemistry.

Wong Wing Shuen Sibyl. / Thesis submitted in: November 2004. / Thesis (M.Phil.)--Chinese University of Hong Kong, 2005. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 238-252). / Chapter Chapter One --- Introduction --- p.1 / Chapter 1.1 --- Identification of problems --- p.1 / Chapter 1.2 --- Purpose of the study --- p.10 / Chapter 1.3 --- Significance and contribution of the study --- p.11 / Chapter 1.4 --- Research questions --- p.13 / Chapter Chapter Two --- Review of the literature --- p.15 / Chapter 2.1 --- The Hong Kong chemistry curriculum for secondary schools --- p.16 / Chapter 2.2 --- Students' understanding of chemical knowledge --- p.20 / Chapter 2.3 --- Chemistry students' problem solving skills --- p.29 / Chapter 2.4 --- Factors affecting students' understanding of chemistry knowledge and their problem solving skills --- p.34 / Chapter 2.5 --- Nature of Problem Based Learning --- p.40 / Chapter 2.6 --- Differences between Problem Based Learning and other teaching method --- p.42 / Chapter 2.7 --- Development of Problem Based Learning units --- p.48 / Chapter 2.8 --- Implementation of Problem Based Learning in classroom --- p.54 / Chapter 2.9 --- Effects of Problem Based Learning on students' learning --- p.60 / Chapter 2.9.1 --- Understanding of subject matter knowledge --- p.61 / Chapter 2.9.2 --- Students' problem solving skills --- p.63 / Chapter 2.9.3 --- Students' attitudes towards Problem Based Learning --- p.66 / Chapter 2.10 --- Limitations of the past PBL studies --- p.68 / Chapter Chapter Three --- Research methodology --- p.69 / Chapter 3.1 --- Research design --- p.69 / Chapter 3.1.1 --- Sample --- p.69 / Chapter 3.1.2 --- Development of Problem Based Learning units --- p.71 / Chapter 3.1.3 --- Implementation of Problem Based Learning units --- p.75 / Chapter 3.2 --- Development of instruments --- p.78 / Chapter 3.3 --- Data collection --- p.81 / Chapter 3.4 --- Data analysis --- p.85 / Chapter 3.4.1 --- Researcher's reflective journal --- p.85 / Chapter 3.4.2 --- Implementation video data --- p.85 / Chapter 3.4.3 --- Chemistry teacher's interview data --- p.86 / Chapter 3.4.4 --- Students' performance in the pre-test --- p.86 / Chapter 3.4.5 --- Understanding of chemistry knowledge (Post-test) --- p.87 / Chapter 3.4.6 --- Problem solving skills (Post-test) --- p.88 / Chapter 3.4.7 --- Students' attitudes towards Problem Based Learning --- p.88 / Chapter Chapter Four --- Results and Discussion --- p.90 / Chapter 4.1 --- The characteristics of an effective Problem Based Learning unit in secondary school chemistry --- p.90 / Chapter 4.1.1 --- Results from the review of literature --- p.91 / Chapter 4.1.1.1 --- The first PBL unit ´ؤ Spectacle Frame --- p.95 / Chapter 4.1.1.2 --- The second PBL unit - Wool damage --- p.98 / Chapter 4.1.1.3 --- The third PBL unit - Hydrogen Fuel --- p.101 / Chapter 4.1.2 --- Results from the researcher's reflective journal --- p.104 / Chapter 4.1.3 --- Summary of the characteristics of an effective Problem Based Learning unit in secondary school chemistry --- p.107 / Chapter 4.2 --- Factors facilitating and hindering the implementation of the Problem Based Learning units by a chemistry teacher --- p.110 / Chapter 4.2.1 --- Factors identified from the researcher's reflective journal --- p.111 / Chapter 4.2.2 --- Factors identified from the video data --- p.123 / Chapter 4.2.3 --- Factors identified from the chemistry teacher's Interview --- p.125 / Chapter 4.2.4 --- Summary of the factors facilitating and hindering the implementation of PBL in secondary school --- p.129 / Chapter 4.3 --- Differences in students' understanding of content knowledge and problem solving skills between the Problem Based Learning and didactic instruction groups --- p.135 / Chapter 4.3.1 --- Chemistry knowledge gained by PBL and didactic instruction students --- p.135 / Chapter 4.3.2 --- Problem solving skills gained by PBL and didactic instruction students --- p.140 / Chapter 4.4 --- Chemistry students' attitudes towards Problem Based Learning --- p.143 / Chapter 4.4.1 --- Reliability of the questionnaire data --- p.143 / Chapter 4.4.2 --- Students' attitudes towards PBL after the second PBL unit was implemented --- p.144 / Chapter 4.4.3 --- Students' attitudes towards PBL after the third PBL unit was implemented --- p.146 / Chapter Chapter Five --- Conclusions / Chapter 5.1 --- Summary of the study --- p.153 / Chapter 5.2 --- Implications for teaching and learning of chemistry in secondary schools --- p.155 / Chapter 5.3 --- Limitations and recommendations for future research --- p.158 / Appendix 1 Evaluation Report of the 1st PBL Pilot Study --- p.160 / Appendix 2 PBL experts' comments on 'Wool damage' and 'Hydrogen fuel' --- p.170 / Appendix 3 Evaluation Report of the 2nd PBL Pilot Study --- p.171 / Appendix 4 Student's PBL package ´ؤ 'Spectacle frame' --- p.176 / Appendix 5 Facilitator's PBL package - 'Spectacle frame' --- p.182 / Appendix 6 Student's PBL package - 'Wool damage' --- p.189 / Appendix 7 Facilitator's PBL package - 'Wool damage' --- p.196 / Appendix 8 Student's PBL package - 'Hydrogen fuel' --- p.207 / Appendix 9 Facilitator's PBL package - 'Hydrogen fuel' --- p.214 / Appendix 10 Multiple Choice Questions --- p.225 / Appendix 11 Questionnaire --- p.233 / Appendix 12 PBL package evaluation form --- p.235 / Appendix 13 Presentation rubric --- p.237 / Bibliography --- p.238

Identiferoai:union.ndltd.org:cuhk.edu.hk/oai:cuhk-dr:cuhk_325203
Date January 2005
ContributorsWong, Wing Shuen Sibyl., Chinese University of Hong Kong Graduate School. Division of Education.
Source SetsThe Chinese University of Hong Kong
LanguageEnglish
Detected LanguageEnglish
TypeText, bibliography
Formatprint, xii, 252 leaves : ill. ; 30 cm.
CoverageChina, Hong Kong, China, Hong Kong
RightsUse of this resource is governed by the terms and conditions of the Creative Commons “Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International” License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/)

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