The use of project-based learning approach in teaching science to grade vi students in a Bhutanese classroom

Abstract

The purposes of this study were to evaluate the extent of learning achievement of Grade VI students in science using project-based learning approach and to assess their perception of Grade VI students towards the teaching approach. This mixed methods research adopted a cluster random sampling method to select a sample group consisting of 35 students out of three sections at the research school. The data for the study were collected from the achievement test and the structured interview questions. The pre-test and post-test were conducted before and after the treatment to find out the level of achievement of the students. The structured interview was administered after the post-test to find out the students’ perception towards project-based learning approach in learning science. The findings revealed a significant difference in the post-test scores of the students indicating that project-based learning approach was effective in enhancing the learning achievement of students in science. The structured interview responses revealed positive opinions. The recommendations to the study were teachers may also try teaching other topics in science using project-based learning approaches to make their lessons interesting and engaging to enhance students’ learning. Students showed positive perception in learning science through the use of project-based learning approach. Thus, the use of project-based learning approach in daily teaching in the classroom is highly recommended.