ICPS
2023 International Convention of Psychological Science · 2023
A Problem-Based and Direct Instruction Approach to Science Learning in Hong Kong 5th Graders
- Miao Zhong
The EdUHK - Kit-ling Yeung
University of Birmingham - Man Ho Chan
The Education University of Hong Kong - Tik-Sze Carrey Siu
Department of Early Childhood Education, The Education University of Hong Kong - Him Cheung
The Education University of Hong Kong
Abstract
This study demonstrated that Hong Kong 5th graders receiving direct instruction in science learning outperformed their counterparts using a problem-based STEM approach on content knowledge learned, but no difference in learning interest was found. Results are discussed in terms of the fit between learning approaches and the wider education environment.
Education
