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Methods to study enhancement of problem solving skills in engineering students through cooperative problem-based learning

Syed Hassan, Syed Ahmad Helmi and Mohd. Yusof, Khariyah and Mohammad, Shahrin and Abu, Mohd. Salleh and Tasir, Zaidatun (2012) Methods to study enhancement of problem solving skills in engineering students through cooperative problem-based learning. Procedia - Social and Behavioral Sciences, 56 . pp. 737-746. ISSN 1877-0428

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Official URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.sbspro.2012.09.711

Abstract

This paper explains methods used in determining enhancement of problem solving skills in engineering students undergoing Cooperative Problem-Based Learning (CPBL). The transformation of learning maturity, from novice to expert, is examined using both, quantitative and qualitative methodologies. The process of enhancing problem solving skills is examined qualitatively using discourse analysis, interviews and reviews of student's reflection journals. The categorization and analysis are done by mapping Piaget's definition of novice versus expert for cognitive activities, with SOLO taxonomy of learning for cognitive level. This is then mapped with problem solving cycles using the House of Quality (HOQ) approach for quantification.

Item Type:Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:Problem solving skills, cooperative learning (CL)
Subjects:T Technology > TJ Mechanical engineering and machinery
Divisions:Mechanical Engineering
ID Code:31058
Deposited By: Widya Wahid
Deposited On:12 Jan 2014 08:17
Last Modified:27 Sep 2018 04:07

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