The Effect of Problem-Based Learning on Students’ Success: The Child’s Rights to Health and the Protection in Working Life

Abstract

The purpose of this research was to examine the effect of problem-based learning (PBL) on the academic success of students concerning the subjects of the child’s right to health and right to the protection in working life. The study was a single-group pre- and post-test research design and the study group consisted of students studying in the Child Development Program of a state university in Turkey (n=37). In the research, two scenarios entitled ‘Two Friends’ and ‘Mete and His Family’ were developed regarding the relevant topics. ‘Success Test’ and ‘Structured Interview Form’ were used as data collection tools. The content analysis was conducted on the answers given by the students to the questions in the relevant test and structured interview forms. The data obtained from the test were transferred to the SPSS program, and the related group t-test was used. As a result of this study, it was found that the scenarios developed according to the PBL on the relevant rights increased the sound understanding and success of the students. In addition, the students expressed positive views about the developed scenarios in general.