Fostering Behavioral Engagement Using Problem-Based Learning in a group of Night School Students in El Santurario, Antioquia

ABSTRACT : This action research aimed at fostering the behavioral engagement towards the English class by using Problem-Based Learning, in a group of night school students. It was conducted in a public institution located in El Santuario, Antioquia. The actions implemented used the 6-step cycle proposed by Problem-Based Learning, accompanied by the development of activities to improve positive conduct and involvement of academic tasks. Data instruments used were journal entries, students’ artifacts mainly written reflections and a checklist. Findings revealed that Problem-Based Learning help to foster students’ conduct by increasing their interest and involvement in class by following instructions, asking questions, and contributing to class discussions.

• Autores: Garzón Guayabo, Emely Alejandra
• Tipo de recurso: Trabajo de grado de pregrado
• Fecha de publicación: 2023
• Institución: Universidad de Antioquia
• Repositorio: Repositorio UdeA
• Idioma: eng
• OAI Identifier: oai:bibliotecadigital.udea.edu.co:10495/36959
• Acceso en línea: https://hdl.handle.net/10495/36959
• Palabra clave: Action research; English language - Study and teaching; Evening and continuation school students; Problem-based learning; Investigación - acción; Evening and continuation schools - Colombia; Escuelas nocturnas - Colombia; Engagement; Aprendizaje basado en problemas (ABP); Compromiso; Inglés - Aprendizaje; http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85000722; http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85043705; http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85045964; http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh95007437
• Rights: openAccess
• License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.5/co/