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Title Effects of Problem-Based Learning on the Language Acquisition, Language Retention and Critical Thinking Ability of Undergraduate Students of social Sciences

Author(s) Sumaira Fiaz

Abstract Problem Based Learning is an instructional method that demonstrates the idea of learning through problem. The present study aims to evaluate the use of Problem Based Learning in knowledge acquisition and knowledge retention. The study also aims to investigate that how Problem Based Learning affects the critical thinking ability of the BS students. The target population for this study was the undergraduate students of Al Raza Science College. The sample consisted of 16 students in the Problem Based Learning treatment group who were further divided into group of four each. The data was obtained through placement test, participant observation, class presentations and reports. In the end, feedback survey and focus group study were administered to know the effectiveness of the Problem Based Learning on student‘s achievement and performance skills in knowledge acquisition, knowledge retention and critical thinking ability. The the data of four weeks was analyzed using statistical test. ANOVA was applied on the data to compare the performance, motivation, feedback of the students within the group and between the groups. Placement test, class observation, focus group data and open-ended questions of feedback questionnaire were analyzed qualitatively. The results revealed that the use of Problem Based Learning proved to be very effective for knowledge acquisition, knowledge retention and critical thinking ability of the students. Results and student‘s reflection showed that the rate of knowledge retention is effective in PBL students. They owned the information they had collected and used critical thinking ability that enabled them to have better retention rate. This clearly shows that the students improved their ability of using relevant information, accurate vocabulary, correct sentence structure and proper organization of information in their written reports.

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Faculty Faculty of Arts and Humanities

Department English (Multan Campus)

Language English

Publication Date 2025-08-19

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