The purpose of this study was to identify and compare instructors and students perceptions of factors that contribute to the effective use of Project-Based Learning (PBL) in Thailand. The sample for the study consisted of 247 electrical technology instructors from Thai vocational education institutes and 161 students who were electrical power graduates from these institutes. The data was analyzed using factor analysis and structural equation modeling with LISRELTM. The results of the study indicated that both instructors and students agreed on the importance of two factors: Motivation to Learn and use of the Scientific Process. Students were significantly more likely to value Sharing Ideas and Thinking Skills. The role of instructors and students in the PBL classroom is discussed.
The purpose of the study reported on in this paper was to identify and compare instructors and students perceptions of Team-Based Learning (TBL). Participants were 270 instructors and 288 fourth year students from the faculties of Industrial Education at six universities in Bangkok. The data were analyzed using factor analysis and structural equation modeling with LISRELTM. Results indicated that both instructors and students agreed on the importance of two factors in TBL: Active Learning and Authentic Assessment. Students were significantly more likely to favor The Value of Team. Instructors were significantly more likely to value the importance of Instructional Design for TBL.
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