The Application of Problem-based Learning in Literary Texts Classes and Learners’ Attitudes: A Correlational Study
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2022
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Ichkalat journal
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The current study examined how students’ attitudes towards problem-based
instruction are correlated with its level of application. Prior to this study, the
researcher conducted a quasi-experiment with an intervention of PBL-based
instruction in the literary texts classroom in the department of English. The current
descriptive correlational study was then carried out in aims of unveiling students’
attitudes towards PBL-based activities in light of their perceptions about the extent
to which PBL activities were applied. Thirty third year students at Abbess Laghrour
University in Khenchela, Algeria responded to a survey measuring attitudes and
perceived level of PBL practiced. Data analysis has revealed that, overall, students
reported having practiced a sufficient amount of PBL activities, a few others who
had failed to practice PBL activities sufficiently viewed them more negatively and
benefited less from them, and their perceived level of practice is significantly
correlated with their attitudes towards various PBL activities.