Problem-Based Learning Management for Developing Desirable Characteristics in Junior High School Students: A Case Study in Loei Municipality
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Problem-Based Learning, Desirable Characteristics, Junior High School, Loei Municipality, Mixed-Methods ResearchAbstract
This study examines the application of Problem-Based Learning (PBL) to develop desirable characteristics among junior high school students in Loei Municipality, Thailand. Employing a mixed-methods research design, the study integrates quantitative and qualitative data to analyze the current state of PBL management, investigate variations in outcomes across demographic factors, and identify challenges and opportunities for enhancing PBL implementation. A sample of 255 students and 15 educators participated in the study, with data collected through questionnaires, interviews, and classroom observations. Findings reveal that PBL effectively fosters critical thinking, self-discipline, responsibility, and civic-mindedness. Older students exhibited higher gains in critical thinking and responsibility, attributed to their cognitive maturity and prior experience with self-directed learning. Gender differences were observed, with male students excelling in discipline and civic-mindedness, while female students demonstrated stronger collaboration and empathy skills. Teachers with PBL training reported greater success in facilitating student engagement and learning outcomes.
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