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Prospects of problem-based learning in building critical thinking skills among technical college students in Nigeria

Sada, Adamu Maigari and Abd. Hamid, Mohd. Zolkifli and Ahmad, Adnan and Kamin, Yusri (2016) Prospects of problem-based learning in building critical thinking skills among technical college students in Nigeria. Mediterranean Journal of Social Sciences, 7 (3). pp. 356-365. ISSN 2039-2117

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Official URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.5901/mjss.2016.v7n3p356

Abstract

Critical-thinking skills (CTS) are among the essential skills required in the contemporary world of work. However, building CTS among technical college students in Nigeria is making little impact on students as current teaching uses is “ traditional ” rote learning methods which do not foster the building of skills. Therefore, a new teaching method is required that emphasizes learning, understanding, and measuring skills rather than rote learning. Educators unanimously agree that, CTS can be taught using different teaching methods including concept mapping, critical questioning workshops, and systematic literature reviews and to problem based learning (PBL). PBL is a student-centered, task-based instructional method in which the teacher serves as a facilitator. The paper adapted a library based work; the data were collected using textbooks, journals articles and internet search. The literatures reveal that; PBL is the best approach to build CTS, integrating it into all areas of learnings and to the student ’ s entire life. In PBL, students demonstrate an enhanced ability to use CTS in their activities. Against this backdrop, the paper aim to outline the impact of PBL in building CTS among the technical colleges students. The paper recommends that, for the purpose of filling the CTS gap, technical colleges should equip their students with the required skills through the application of a superior teaching method such as PBL.

Item Type:Article
Additional Information:RADIS System Ref No:PB/2016/06577
Subjects:L Education
Divisions:Advanced Informatics School
ID Code:68441
Deposited By: Haliza Zainal
Deposited On:02 Nov 2017 02:59
Last Modified:20 Nov 2017 08:52

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