The Development and Validation of an Integrated Learning Method Based on Problem-Based Learning in a Pedagogy, Technology and Assessment Course at Malaysia Public Universities

Abstract

The study aims to develop and test a Problem-Based Learning (PBL) Learning Module the KPD3016-Teaching, Technology and Assessment course as one of the pedagogical strategies that will assist and become a benchmark for lecturers or educators in promoting and strengthening the abilities of students and graduates of the Bachelor of Education degree programmes in soft skills (such as thinking skills, self-learning, group work, communication skills, leadership, entrepreneur, etc). The module produced is current and innovative and it can be used by Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) lecturers in empowering the teaching and learning process in the KPD3016 course. The research findings may contribute relevant information and knowledge in implementing the use of PBL approaches in the teaching and learning process in study programmes at Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris and other higher education institutions in Malaysia as well as provide a foundation for the construction of other PBL conceptual training modules. Contribution/ Originality:This study is unique as it is the first focuses on the integration of the PBL method in the development of modules for the Bachelor of Education degree in UPSI. It combines a qualitative and quantitative study by using a validity and reliability questionnaire, interview and observation. This approach is appropriate in the context of this study, as it focused on the construction and development of a PBL-based module for the teaching and learning of the KPD3016 course -Teaching, Technology and Assessment in UPSI.

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