Date of Award
2015
Document Type
Dissertation
Degree Name
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Department
Education
Abstract
Curiosity is a necessary component to intellectual growth (Engel, 2009) and fundamental to learning (Schmitt & Lahroodi, 2008), but it is unclear how to purposefully grow an individuals curiosity (Smith, 2011). Therefore, the purpose of this quantitative study was to examine the relationship between problem-based learning and curiosity in engineeringEducation. Results from a series of regression analyses did not support a predictive relationship between problem-based learning and curiosity. Further data analysis suggest problem-based learning environment should be a categorical rather than continuous variable.
Recommended Citation
Sipes, Shannon M., "Impact Of Problem-Based Learning On Engineering Student Curiosity Development" (2015). All-Inclusive List of Electronic Theses and Dissertations. 1405.
https://scholars.indianastate.edu/etds/1405