Effects of Problem-based Learning on Student Problem-solving Skills

Abstract

To explore the effect of problem-based learning on student problem-solving skills, this study conducted a meta-analysis of 34 experimental or quasi-experimental studies in China and other countries and tried to answer the following questions: 1) Compared with traditional teaching methods, does problem-based learning affect student problem-solving skills more significantly? 2) In problem-based learning, how do the education levels, teaching periods, disciplines, teaching settings, and assessment tools impact student problem-solving skills?