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University students' subjective experiences with problem-based learning and associated generic skills
1Graduate School of Education, Korea University, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
Frontiers in Psychology
|August 13, 2025
Summary
Problem-based learning (PBL) enhances students' adaptability by fostering collaboration, personal growth, critical thinking, and real-world connections. This approach cultivates essential generic skills for navigating a changing world.
Area of Science:
- Higher Education Pedagogy
- Skill Development in University Students
Background:
- Higher education must equip students with generic skills for societal and technological changes.
- Problem-based learning (PBL) is recognized for promoting self-directed, real-world learning and enhancing these crucial skills.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate university students' subjective experiences with Problem-based learning (PBL).
- To explore the generic skills developed through students' engagement in PBL.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of 58 reflection papers from three PBL courses at a Korean university (2022-2023).
- Utilized inductive thematic analysis of student responses to open-ended questions about their PBL experiences.
Main Results:
- Four key themes emerged: team collaboration, personal growth, higher-order thinking, and real-world connections.
- Each theme was linked to specific generic skills, providing a qualitative understanding of PBL's impact.
Conclusions:
- PBL experiences provide valuable insights into subjective learning processes.
- The study highlights PBL's effectiveness in fostering cross-cutting, adaptable skills relevant beyond academia.
Keywords:
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