Student Learning Achievement by using Project-Based Learning (PBL) of the Architectural Course at Chongqing Yucai Vocational Education Center, He Chuan District, China

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The objectives of this study were to 1) compare students' learning achievement before and after PBL implementation using pre-test and post-test comparisons, 2) measure learning outcomes against a 75% mastery criterion, and 3) evaluate student satisfaction with the PBL approach. This research was a quantitative study. The conceptual framework of this research was applied to educational psychology theories related to active learning and constructivism. The population consists of 1,200 students enrolled in architectural courses in the He Chuan District, China. The samples were 291 students, as determined by Krejcie and Morgan's formula. The research instrument was a combination of surveys and tests. Statistics used for data analysis were descriptive statistics, t-tests, and satisfaction indices.

The results of this study found that: 1) there was a significant improvement in learning achievement between pre-test and post-test scores; 2) a majority of students met or exceeded the 75% mastery criterion; and 3) students reported high levels of satisfaction with the PBL approach, noting its relevance to real-world applications, opportunities for interdisciplinary work, and the supportive role of instructors.