Students Perceptions of Knowledge Gained from Problem–Based Learning Online in a Malaysian Public University

FauziahSulaiman; Elnetthra Folly Eldy

Volume : III, Issue : XII, December - 2014

Students Perceptions of Knowledge Gained from Problem–Based Learning Online in a Malaysian Public University

Fauziahsulaiman, Elnetthra Folly Eldy

Abstract :

This paper reports the results of a study concerning of Malaysian public university undergraduate science physics students� and pre-service science teachers� perceptions of learning through online. The main focus is to seek students� feedback after exposed with a student-centered learning (i.e., problem-based learning online) approach, particularly their feedback and perception on knowledge gained from online learning. Hundred and two (102) students were involved in this study which consists of 61 students from the School of Science and Technology (SST, science student) and 41 students from the School of Education and Social Development (SESD, pre-service science teachers). Both programmes were offered in a Malaysian public university which is University Malaysia Sabah. The students followed all online learning activities for sixteen weeks. The online learning environment (i.e., learning management system, LMS) was used as the main medium to delivered learning process throughout the second semester of 2008/2009 academic year. Analysis of the open-ended questionnaire and interview data indicated that majority of students felt they i. Gained a large amount of knowledge; ii Learning activities helped enhance understanding in Modern Physics; and iii. Improved computer skills.