The Development of Chinese Calligraphy Skill of Students in Chongzuo Preschool Education College Using Problem-Based Learning

Abstract

The objectives of this study were 1) to analyze the application and research status of Problem-Based Learning (PBL) teaching method in China. 2) to integrate Problem-Based Learning (PBL) teaching method with Chinese calligraphy teaching. and 3) to study students' satisfaction with Problem-Based Learning (PBL) teaching method. Taking 70 students majoring in Chinese education in Chongzuo Preschool Education College as the total population and 60 students as samples. This study used research instruments including literature review, testing, questionnaire survey, and data analysis to explore the feasibility of integrating PBL teaching mode into Chinese calligraphy teaching for normal students.

          The result of this study found that 1) Posttest achievement was statistically higher than pretest. 2) The post test score is significantly higher than the 75% standard. 3)The satisfaction of the students was at the highest level. Overall, Problem-Based Learning (PBL) teaching method was able to significantly improve students' comprehensive abilities such as analytical ability, problem solving ability, autonomous learning ability, self-assessment ability and teamwork ability. Compared with traditional teaching methods, students' learning interest, classroom satisfaction and Chinese writing level were significantly improved.