“Sir, if we are doing all the work what is the point of you being
here?”: Using Problem Based Learning to enhance subject
knowledge and academic intrinsic motivation
in a Year Nine Physics class
Jonathan Siracusano
(PGCE Science, 2017-2018)
Email: jon452@msn.com
Abstract
The use of Problem Based Learning is well established as a pedagogical tool to improve wider skills in a variety of educational settings. Its use in UK secondary schools makes up only a small portion of the literature, with little understanding of its effect on motivation. This paper looks to measure Problem Based Learning on subject knowledge assimilation and individual academic intrinsic motivation, alongside interviews, observations and analysis of pupil’s work. Results showed that skills such as teamwork,leadership and co-dependence can be developed at the expense of subject knowledge. Qualitative observations were positive to the use of Problem Based Learning in a vibrant KS4 class from an inner city British secondary school.
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Citation: Siracusano, J. (2019) “Sir, if we are doing all the work what is the point of you being
here?”: Using Problem Based Learning to enhance subject knowledge and academic intrinsic motivation
in a Year Nine Physics class'' Journal of Trainee Teacher Educational Research, Volume 10 pp.141-176 (Downloaded from http://jotter.educ.cam.ac.uk/, [date of access])