The Use of Problem-Based Learning/Design Through Multicultural Education With Minority College Students

• In Event: Thursday Roundtable Session 4:20 pm
  In Roundtable Session: Building Cultural Competence Through Curriculum (Table 11)

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to investigate the impact of using problem -based learning through multicultural education on minority college students’ intercultural competence, global competence, and STEM learning process. The instruments for data collection included intercultural competence questionnaire, global competence questionnaire, students’ reflections, small-group discussion notes, and hour-long semi-structured personal Zoom video-taped interviews. Twenty minority college engineering students participated in this study. The findings suggest that using problem-based learning project through multicultural education in engineering class can help students in developing their sense of cultural awareness and acceptance of diverse people and perspectives. However, there is still a challenge to facilitate students to take action to solve global problems, such as global pandemic and global warming.

Author

• Show Mei Lin, Tennessee State University