KOLEJ PROFESIONAL MARA BANDAR MELAKA

Accounting & Economics Department

Dear respondent,
This questionnaire is part of a research project to explore problem-based learning
experience. In a general sense, problem-based learning is an approach to teaching that
focuses on student-centred learning as compared to the teacher-centred learning.
You are requested to response to the statements in the following questioner.

Your

responses are of great importance to us, as this survey forms a part of study of the
aspects mentioned above, we therefore value your cooperation to fullest.
All people are different; therefore there is no right or wrong answers to any questions. We
are only interested in your personal opinions. Your responses will remain strictly
confidential and will only be use for research purposes.

- Thank You PART A: BIOGRAPHICAL CHARACTERISTICS

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Please tick one.

1. Gender:
Male
Female

2. Semester
Semester 1
Semester 5

3. Do you have previous knowledge of PBL ?

Yes
No

5. Do you agree if more classes adopted the PBL approach in class ?

Yes
No

PART B:
Below are the statements related to initial PBL meeting. For each of the following statements; please indicate
the extent to which you agree or disagree with the statement using a scale from 1 to 7, with 7 being Strongly
Agree and 1 being Strongly Disagree.

For each statement, please CIRCLE the number that best

represents your level of agreement.

No.

Statements

Strongly

Strongly

disagree

agree

I understand the principles of, and

rationale for using PBL.

I understand the PBL Process

I can participate effectively in the initial

analysis of the trigger / scenario

I actively participate in identification of

key issues in the learning trigger /
scenario

I can put my ideas forward during the

groups brainstorming

I am able to identify gaps in my

knowledge in relation to the learning
trigger / scenario

I can confidently participate in

determining my groups learning goals

I am confident that my group chooses

learning goals that are relevant and
useful.

PART C:
Below are the statements related to independent study within PBL. . For each of the following statements;
please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the statement using a scale from 1 to 7, with 7
being Strongly Agree and 1 being Strongly Disagree. For each statement, please CIRCLE the number
that best represents your level of agreement.

No.
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Statements
I am confident in sourcing relevant
learning resources to acquire knowledge
and understanding of my groups
learning goals during independent study
time

Strongly

Strongly

disagree

agree

PART D:
Below are the statements related to second PBL meeting. For each of the following statements; please
indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the statement using a scale from 1 to 7, with 7 being
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Strongly Agree and 1 being Strongly Disagree. For each statement, please CIRCLE the number that best
represents your level of agreement.

No.

Statements

Strongly

Strongly

disagree

agree

I have sufficient opportunities to discuss

my learning related to my groups
learning goals

I get sufficient opportunities to question

other students about their contributions
to the discussion

I can build on the knowledge that I

gained during independent study time

I find it difficult to demonstrate my

understanding of the learning goal
following independent learning.

PART E:
Below are the statements related to roles within PBl. For each of the following statements; please indicate
the extent to which you agree or disagree with the statement using a scale from 1 to 7, with 7 being Strongly
Agree and 1 being Strongly Disagree.

For each statement, please CIRCLE the number that best

represents your level of agreement.

No.

Statements

Strongly

Strongly

disagree

agree

Each person is given the opportunity to undertak 1

the role of chairperson in my PBL group tutorials

I am confident to undertake the role of

Chairperson

Each person is given the opportunity to undertak

the role of recorder/scribe in my PBL group
tutorials

I am confident to undertake the role of

secretary/recorder/ scribe

PART F:
Below are the statements regarding feedback within PBL. For each of the following statements; please
indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the statement using a scale from 1 to 7, with 7 being
Strongly Agree and 1 being Strongly Disagree. For each statement, please CIRCLE the number that best
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represents your level of agreement.

No.

Statements

Strongly

Strongly

disagree

agree

I have no difficulty in questioning the tutor and/or 1

seeking clarification from
the tutor regarding issues that arise relating
to the PBL process

There is not enough opportunities to discuss,

and provide feedback, on how my group
functions during PBL tutorials

I am able to evaluate my own, and, my groups

learning outcomes at the end of the PBL
tutorial.

I am able to evaluate my own, and my groups

participation in PBL activities.

I am happy with the amount and type of

feedback provided by my tutors regarding the
learning outcomes of my groups.

I am happy with the amount and type of

feedback provided by the tutor regarding my
groups participation in PBL activities.

I have opportunity to evaluate my tutors

performance within the PBL process.

PART G:
Below are the statements regarding physical environment in PBL. For each of the following statements;
please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the statement using a scale from 1 to 7, with 7
being Strongly Agree and 1 being Strongly Disagree. For each statement, please CIRCLE the number
that best represents your level of agreement.

No.
1

Statements

Strongly

Strongly

disagree

agree

The physical environment is suitable for

me to participate in PBL (e.g. room and
furniture layout, acoustics, lighting).

PART H:
Below are the statements regarding PBL overall. For each of the following statements; please indicate the
extent to which you agree or disagree with the statement using a scale from 1 to 7, with 7 being Strongly
Agree and 1 being Strongly Disagree.

For each statement, please CIRCLE the number that best

represents your level of agreement.

No.

Statements

Strongly

Strongly

disagree

agree

PBL is an effective method of learning for me

I am confident that PBL prepares me for my

exams

I am confident that PBL prepares me for my

future professional life.

Would you like to add any further comments or suggestions?

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