Problem-Based Learning and Technology: Impact on Preservice Teachers’ Motivational Orientations

Bee Leng Chua*, Oon Seng Tan, Woon Chia Liu

*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

Problem-based learning (PBL) is an inquiry-based approach to learning that requires students to be engaged with a real-world problem. PBL is underpinned by constructivist learning principles whereby learners will be intrinsically motivated as they are challenged and given autonomy to direct their own learning. In the COVID-19 pandemic teaching and learning landscape, there is an increasing need to harness the affordances of technology to engage students in their learning. In this chapter, preservice teachers are immersed in either a traditional PBL environment (tPBL) or an technology-enhanced PBL environment (ePBL). The focus of this study is to examine the effects of PBL (tPBL and ePBL) on preservice teachers’ motivational orientations. The understanding of the changes in preservice teachers’ motivational orientations after PBL (tPBL and ePBL) will inform teacher educators on how to improve on its implementation to enhance preservice teachers’ motivation to learn. An understanding of how a constructivist pedagogical approach impact on preservice teachers’ motivation to learn is pivotal as teachers role model and design learning environment to inculcate in their learners the motivation and passion to learn and become lifelong learners.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationGraduate Employability and Workplace-Based Learning Development
Subtitle of host publicationInsights from Sociocultural Perspectives
PublisherSpringer Nature
Pages123-141
Number of pages19
ISBN (Electronic)9789811956225
ISBN (Print)9789811956218
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Jan 1 2022
Externally publishedYes

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ASJC Scopus Subject Areas

  • General Social Sciences

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