Journal of Education and Learning (EduLearn)
Vol 8, No 1: February 2014

User Acceptance Test of Computer-Assisted Problem-Based Learning Assessment Tool (CAPBLAT)

Muhammad Qomaruddin (Universitas Islam Sultan Agung)
Azizah Abdul Rahman (Universiti Teknologi Malaysia)
Noorminshah A.Iahad (Universiti Teknologi Malaysia)



Article Info

Publish Date
01 Feb 2014

Abstract

Problem-based Learning (PBL) is an instructional design method that is used by many lecturers to create more efficient and meaningful learning experiences. PBL emphasizes the lecturer in facilitating in collaborative learning. They conventionally play a little role in the formal assessment process. Peer-assessment and self-assessment are the most frequent methods of assessment employed by the lecturers in conducting PBL approach. This paper presents acceptance testing of a computer-based tool for peer-assessment and self-assessment in PBL approach, which called Computer-Assisted Problem-Based Learning Assessment Tool (CAPBLAT). The tool was designed to assist a lecturer in conducting PBL teaching method and assess students learning progress. Two PBL classes participated in the testing of the tool. During the study, questionnaires were administered to students. The results concerning the assessment tool acceptance demonstrate that using CAPBLAT in the PBL assessment process received better acceptance from both the students and lecturers.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

EduLearn

Publisher

Subject

Humanities Education Library & Information Science Social Sciences Other

Description

Journal of Education and Learning (EduLearn) ISSN: 2089-9823, e-ISSN 2302-9277 is a multi-disciplinary, peer-refereed open-access international journal which has been established for the dissemination of state-of-the-art knowledge in the field of education, teaching, development, instruction, ...