Developing self-directed learning abilities through a problem-based learning approach for fourth-year students.

Abstract

This research aims to compare the self-directed learning abilities using problem-based learning approach among fourth-year students before and after the course. The sample group consisted of 21 fourth-year students in the field of Public Administration from the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Bansomdejchaopraya RajabhatUniversity, enrolled in the course coded 213412 "Leadership Traits" during the first semester of the academic year 2566. The sample group was selected through cluster random sampling. Research instruments were 1) a problem-based learning management plan. All learning plans have a Index of Item Objective Congruence of 1.00. A self-directed learning ability assessment have a Index of Item Objective Congruence of 1.00 and a reliability coefficient of 0.84.The statistics used in the research comprised mean, standard deviation, and compare t-test for dependent samples.
The result of research were as follows:
1) The problem-based learning approach was in the leadership subject, 3 learning units. Each learning unit is 4 hours, totaling 12 hours: 1) Governance of Leaders 2) Modern Leadership 3) Case Studies of Thai and Global Leaders. Included five teaching steps: 1) Problem Design 2) Scenario Creation 3) Group Work 4) Presentation and Discussion and 5) Evaluation and Summary.
2) Self-directed learning abilities through problem-based learning among fourth-year students showed a statistically significant improvement in post-learning average scores compared to pre-learning scores at the .01 level. It can be considered that there was an increase in self-directed learning ability.