Metacognition and Peer Learning Strategies as Predictors in Problem-Solving Performance in Microbiology.

ABSTRACT: The objective of this study was to determine the relationship between learning strategies (LS) and problem solving (PS) in microbiology. Microbiology problems utilized for the study were from educational software known as "Interactive Multimedia Exercises" (IMMEX). Problem-solving performances measured included: the ability to solve, scores obtained and elapsed time. It was hypothesized that there would be a good correlation between students' LS and PS. Since many factors besides learning strategies predict performance, alpha was set at 0.10. Participants (N = 65) solved two sets of microbiology problems "Microquest" (Mq), which focuses on microbial cellular processes and mode of action of antibiotics, and "Creeping crud" (Cc), which focuses on the cause, origin, and transmission of diseas

SUBMITTER: Ebomoyi JI 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7048400 | biostudies-literature | 2020

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature