Enhancing Creative Problem-Solving Skills in Future Engineers through Technology-Mediated Collaborative Inquiry Learning

Author(s):  
Elena A. Zhezhera ◽  
Ksenia N. Volchenkova
2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 270-291 ◽  
Author(s):  
Madihah Khalid ◽  
Supiah Saad ◽  
Siti Rafiah Abdul Hamid ◽  
Muhammad Ridhuan Abdullah ◽  
Hasniza Ibrahim ◽  
...  

In recent years, calls to nurture and teach creativity from an early age in schools has intensified. Creativity is something regular in the teaching of arts subjects but is not a common feature in teaching science, technology, engineering and mathematics subjects. However, what really matters, is how the subject is being taught. This research aimed to foster creativity through the teaching of mathematics via problem solving that challenges the solving of problems in a creative manner, which is defined as creative problem solving. This quasi-experimental study investigates changes in students learning of mathematics via creative problem solving. Altogether, 172 Form 1 students forming treatment and comparison groups from four schools in Gombak District area, Malaysia were involved. A mixed qualitative and quantitative data were collected to investigate the effect of the 3 cycles of creative problem solving lessons implemented. Instruments used were Torrance Test of Creative Thinking, a mathematics problem solving test and creativity checklist. This paper will only present the quantitative data obtained. Results show statistically significant increases in scores for most categories of creativity and problem solving tests. This research brought together teachers and researchers in trialling creative problem solving to teach mathematics, to achieve the enhancement of students’ creative thinking and problem solving skills. This coincided with the introduction of Kurikulum Standard Sekolah Menengah with new emphasis to strengthen the quality of science, technology, engineering and mathematics education in general, where higher-order thinking reforms are emphasized.


2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 95-106
Author(s):  
Samsul Nurdiansyah ◽  
Rostina Sundayana ◽  
Teni Sritresna

AbstrakKemampuan berpikir kritis matematis dan Habits of Mind merupakan salah satu kemampuan dasar yang harus dimiliki oleh siswa. Fakta menunjukkan bahwa kemampuan berpikir kritis matematis dan Habits of Mind siswa masih rendah. Diperlukan upaya untuk meningkatkan kemampuan berpikir kritis matematis dan Habits of Mind siswa salah satunya menggunakan model Inquiry Learning dan model pembelajaran Creative Problem Solving. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah menganalisis perbedaan kemampuan berpikir kritis matematis dan Habits of Mind antara siswa yang mendapatkan model Inquiry Learning dengan Creative Problem Solving. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah kuasi eksperimen dengan populasi seluruh siswa kelas X SMA Negeri 11 Garut. Sampel pada penelitian ini sebanyak dua kelas yaitu kelas X-MIPA 5 sebanyak 35 siswa sebagai kelas eksperimen I yang mendapat model Inquiry Learning dan kelas  X-MIPA 6 sebanyak 35 siswa sebagai kelas eksperimen II yang mendapat model pembelajaran Creative Problem Solving. Instrumen penelitian yang digunakan berupa tes uraian dan angket skala Likert. Berdasarkan hasil analisis secara statistik diperoleh kesimpulan bahwa terdapat perbedaan kemampuan berpikir kritis matematis dan Habits of Mind antara siswa yang mendapatkan model Inquiry Learning dengan Creative Problem Solving. Untuk meningkatkan kemampuan berpikir kritis matematis dan Habits of Mind, model Inquiry Learning cocok digunakan. Mathematics Critical Thinking Ability And Habits Of Mind Using Inquiry Learning Model And Creative Problem Solving ModelAbstractMathematical Critical Thinking Skills and Habits of Mind are some of the basic abilities that students must have. The fact shows that the Mathematical Critical Thinking Skills and Habits of Mind are still low. Efforts are needed to improve the Mathematical Critical Thinking Skills and Habits of Mind, one of them using Inquiry Learning and Creative Problem Solving learning. The purpose of this research was to analyze the differences in Mathematical Critical Thinking Skills and Habits of Mind between students who get the Inquiry Learning model with Creative Problem Solving. The research method used a quasi-experimental with a population of all class X of SMAN 11 Garut. The sample consisted of two classes, class X Science 5 by 35 students as the first experimental class, which got Inquiry Learning model, and class X Science 6 by 35 students as the second experimental class which got Creative Problem-Solving learning model. The research instrument used a description test and a Likert scale questionnaire. Based on the results of statistical analysis, it is found that there are differences in Mathematical Critical Thinking Skills and Habits of Mind between students who get the Inquiry Learning model with Creative Problem Solving. To improve mathematical critical thinking skills and Habits of Mind, the Inquiry Learning model is suitable.


2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 41-48
Author(s):  
Abu Bakar ◽  
Siti Nurjanah ◽  
Fuldiaratman Fuldiaratman

Model creative problem solving (CPS) is one model of learning centered on problem-solving skills, followed by strengthening creativity. When faced with a situation of question, students can perform problem-solving skills to select and develop a response. While the science process skills are skills that foster scientific attitude of students. By using methods practicum, students' science process skills can be seen. This study aims to determine the extent of adherence to the creativesolving model-basedproblemand the effect on students' science process skills in the acid-base material in class XI IPA 2 SMAN 10 Jambi. The approach used in this study is a mixed approach (mix method) with the type ofmodels exploratory sequentile (model order of discovery). The sampling technique was conducted by purposivesampling.There is one class that is used as a sample of grade XI 2. The research instrument used is the observation sheet enforceability of the model by teachers and students as well as students' science process skills and post-test students. Data qualitative data analysis techniques using Miles and Huberman and quantitative data usingcorrelation product momenttest. Imlementation model of creative problem solving (CPS) by teachers and students has been implemented according to the principles model of creative problem solving (CPS) each meeting. The percentage of adherence to a model by the teacher obtained a score of percentage 70.00% (Good), adherence to a model by the percentage of students obtained a score of 71.28% (Good), and the enforceability of the science process skills percentage of students obtained a score of 75.34% (Good). Correlation of adherence to the model of creative problem solving in science process skills by being categorized with the average rxy0,4150. Based on conclusion is that the learning model creative problem solving (CPS) has been performing well and the effect on the improvement of science process skills of students in the material acid-base in class XI IPA 2 SMAN 10 Jambi. Keywords: Learning Model Creative Problem Solving, Science Process Skills, Acids and Bases


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