Application of Problem-Based Learning Method (PBLM) in Teaching Visual Arts by Primary School Teachers in Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria

Abstract

This study was aimed in assessing the application of problem-based learning method in teaching visual arts subjects by public primary school teachers. Three objectives and three research questions were raised. The survey research design was used. A total of forty (40) arts teachers were selected for the study. The purposive sampling technique was used to select the subjects. Teachers Teaching Observational Guide (TTOG) consisting of 23-items developed by Sam (2006) was adopted modified with reliability of 0.85 and questionnaire were used as instrument for data collection. Data were converted into frequency and percentage for analysis. The major findings shows that public primary school Teachers do not know how to use problem-based learning method in teaching visual arts subjects; Teachers do not know about problem- based learning method and Teachers were faced with problems of lack of in-service training, seminars and workshops on how to use the method, lack of facilities, equipments, materials and lack of awareness on the subject itself are all problems faced by Teachers. Finally, conclusion and recommendations were made.

Keywords: Problem based, Traditional teaching method, Teacher, Visual arts