The Effect of Problem-chain Teaching Model on College Students' Autonomous Learning Ability

Liang  Wei; Lerlak  Othakanon; Rekha  Arunwong; Danucha Saleewong

doi:10.14456/jsasr.2023.13

Authors

Liang Wei Doctor of Philosophy in Curriculum and Instruction, Valaya Alongkorn Rajabhat University under the Royal Patronage, Pathum Thani, Thailand https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4840-8577
Lerlak Othakanon Doctor of Philosophy in Curriculum and Instruction, Valaya Alongkorn Rajabhat University under the Royal Patronage, Pathum Thani, Thailand https://orcid.org/0009-0002-2397-6906
Rekha Arunwong Doctor of Philosophy in Curriculum and Instruction, Valaya Alongkorn Rajabhat University under the Royal Patronage, Pathum Thani, Thailand https://orcid.org/0009-0003-2860-0614
Danucha Saleewong Doctor of Philosophy in Curriculum and Instruction, Valaya Alongkorn Rajabhat University under the Royal Patronage, Pathum Thani, Thailand https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8145-6170

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.14456/jsasr.2023.13

Keywords:

Problem Chain; , College Students; , Autonomous Learning Ability

Abstract

Background and Aim: The arrival and rapid development of the Internet era have greatly changed all aspects of society. In the face of this profound change, it is particularly important to find an effective learning path suitable for Chinese college students. This study aimed 1) to compare autonomous learning ability before and after using the problem chain teaching model. And 2) to study autonomous learning ability after using the problem chain teaching model with an expectation of passing with the criteria of 60 percent.

Materials and Methods: The sample in this research was 30 students to take part in the course "Basic Accounting" in the autumn semester of the 2022-2023 academic year at Zhujiang College, South China Agricultural University. The research instruments used were 1) lesson plan 2) autonomous learning ability evaluation form and 3) classroom observation form of autonomous learning ability. The data were analyzed using mean, standard deviation, t-test for a dependent sample, and one sample t-test.

Results: The research finding was as follows: 1) The score of students' autonomous learning ability after using the problem-chain teaching model was higher than before using the problem-chain teaching model at a .05 level of statistical significance. 2) The score of students' autonomous learning ability after using the problem chain teaching model was higher than the criterion of 60% of full marks at the 05 levels of statistical significance.

Conclusion: In this study the results show that after using the problem chain teaching model the college students' autonomous learning ability was higher than before and higher than the criterion of 60 percent. It meant that the problem-chain teaching model influence the college students' autonomous learning ability.

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