Learning Satisfaction toward PBL (Problem-Based Learning) and the use of ICT (Information Communication Technologies)

Abstract

Problem-Based Learning (PBL) in Riau University Nursing School is implemented along with Curriculum-Based Competency. In order to improve the PBL process, intervention was made with the use of ICT within the process. This study aims to identify the effectiveness of PBL by combining it with Information Communication Technologies (ICT) through results of learning satisfaction scores. ICT were used to provide students with learning materials, related online sources, open questions for interactive group discussion and also delivering case scenarios for PBL. This research uses a quasy experimental one group (pretest-postest) design. Bivariate analysis was performed to examine the difference between 2 variables. Statistical tests of T-test dependent and its alternative, which was wilcoxon were used to evaluate satisfaction score difference between PBL and Teaching Method (TM) with or without using ICT. This study shows that first, satisfaction scores of combined method of PBL and Teaching Method (TM) with the use of ICT were higher than that without using ICT. Second, the highest average satisfaction score was PBL ICT (43,17), followed by TM ICT (39,66), PBL without ICT (37,59) and TM without ICT (32,61). Third, from bivariate analysis it is found that there were different satisfaction score toward any learning method applied. There was a difference satisfaction score between merger method using ICT and without using ICT (p value 0,000). There was a difference satisfaction score between PBL without ICT and TM without ICT (p value=0,000). There was a difference satisfaction score between PBL with ICT and TM with ICT (p value=0,000). There was also a difference satisfaction score between PBL with ICT and PBL without ICT (p value=0,000). There was a difference satisfaction score between TM with ICT and TM without ICT (p value=0,000). It can be concluded that first, satisfaction score toward any learning method using ICT is higher than that not using ICT with the highest was PBL that is using ICT. It is suggested to use ICT along with PBL implementation for better student satisfaction.

Keywords: PBL, teaching method, ICT, satisfaction