scholarly journals model for teaching basic engineering statistics in Slovenia

2006 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Andreja Drobnič Vidic
Keyword(s):  
Problem Solving ◽  
Alternative Assessment ◽  
Engineering Students ◽  
Problem Based Learning ◽  
Problem Solving Skills ◽  
Professional Careers ◽  
Engineering Statistics ◽  
Statistics Course ◽  
Main Factors ◽  
University Curricula

Statistics contents are commonly included in university curricula. Slovenian students in general have a lack of problem solving and application knowledge in mathematics and basic statistics. Moreover, engineering students have a lack of teamwork skills, needed in their professional careers. In order to reduce these shortcomings we designed a model for teaching basic statistics to engineering students. The problem-based learning (PBL) approach served as the basis for this model. We adapted it to the requirements of a basic engineering statistics course and to the environment of a Slovenian university. Four main factors of the model are described in detail: Problems, which enable the development of problem solving skills and application of knowledge; PBL teachers, who need to change their roles and activities in the instruction; aims of the students, and the alternative assessment. The article also makes reference to a pedagogical experiment, in which we verified this model.

Using problem-based learning as an instructional approach in enhancing problem solving skills between engineering and business

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (4.9) ◽  
pp. 174
Author(s):  
Zulida Abdul Kadir ◽  
Nor Hazana Abdullah ◽  
Rosmahalil Azrol Abdullah ◽  
Fadillah Ismail ◽  
Adibah Abdul Kadir ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Problem Solving ◽  
Engineering Students ◽  
Business Students ◽  
Problem Based Learning ◽  
Interrupted Time Series ◽  
Instructional Tool ◽  
Student Centered ◽  
Problem Solving Skills ◽  
Quasi Experimental

Problem-based Learning (PBL) is one of an emerging student-centered approach in Malaysia. PBL has been proven to be one of the best approaches in helping students improve their soft skills. Complaints received from industry stating that many graduates are lacking of problem solving skills. Therefore, the objective of this study is to identify whether students’ problem solving skills could be improved using PBL as an instructional tool. A quasi-experimental interrupted time series design was used involving fifty students from business and engineering faculties in a premier Technical University in Malaysia. Students were given four treatments or problems and were assessed based on accuracy and quality of solutions of the problem given. Results show that business students enhanced their problem solving skills better than engineering students. The findings support previous findings on the effectiveness of PBL on problem solving skills. This finding substantiates the use of PBL as an effective instructional tool to improve students’ problem solving abilities. 

scholarly journals Methods to Study Enhancement of Problem Solving Skills in Engineering Students Through Cooperative Problem-Based Learning

2012 ◽  
Vol 56 ◽  
pp. 737-746 ◽  
Author(s):  
Syed Ahmad Helmi Syed Hassan ◽  
Khariyah Mohd Yusof ◽  
Shahrin Mohammad ◽  
Mohd Salleh Abu ◽  
Zaidatun Tasir
Keyword(s):  
Problem Solving ◽  
Engineering Students ◽  
Problem Based Learning ◽  
Problem Solving Skills

Introducing Problem Based Learning in a Materials Science Course in the Undergraduate Engineering Curriculum

2010 ◽  
Author(s):  
Holly Henry ◽  
David H. Jonassen ◽  
Robert A. Winholtz ◽  
Sanjeev K. Khanna
Keyword(s):  
Problem Solving ◽  
Engineering Students ◽  
Materials Science ◽  
Problem Based Learning ◽  
Engineering Curriculum ◽  
Intellectual Activity ◽  
Traditional Lecture ◽  
Problem Solving Skills ◽  
Undergraduate Engineering ◽  
The Subject

Problem solving is the primary intellectual activity of mechanical engineers. Therefore, enhancing problem-solving skills is essential for preparing mechanical engineering students for the workplace. The most powerful method for enhancing problem-solving skills is problem-based learning (PBL). This paper presents the design and construction of a PBL-based course in materials science at the junior level. We examine the ability of the course based on problems to enable students to learn both fundamental knowledge of the subject matter and also problem solving skills and contrast it with outcomes in a traditional lecture based course. The issues and challenges faced and qualitative evidence is presented.

Effectiveness of Introducing Problem Based Learning in the Undergraduate Engineering Curriculum

2012 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sanjeev K. Khanna ◽  
Robert A. Winholtz ◽  
David H. Jonassen ◽  
Andrew Tawfik ◽  
Holly Henry
Keyword(s):  
Problem Solving ◽  
Engineering Students ◽  
Materials Science ◽  
Problem Based Learning ◽  
Intellectual Activity ◽  
Traditional Lecture ◽  
Problem Solving Skills ◽  
Undergraduate Engineering ◽  
Powerful Approach ◽  
The Subject

Problem solving is the primary intellectual activity of engineers. Therefore, enhancing problem-solving skills is essential for preparing engineering students for practice in the profession. A powerful approach for enhancing problem-solving skills is the problem-based learning (PBL) method. This paper presents the design and construction of a PBL-based course in materials science at the junior level in a mechanical & aerospace engineering (MAE) department. We assess the ability of a PBL course based on longer complex problems to enable students to learn both fundamental knowledge of the subject matter and also problem solving skills and contrast it with outcomes in a traditional lecture based course. The issues and challenges faced in assessing and implementing PBL are discussed.

Problem based learning (PBL) in Organic Chemistry

2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 64-69
Author(s):  
Amina Alobaidi
Keyword(s):  
Organic Chemistry ◽  
Critical Thinking ◽  
Problem Solving ◽  
Concept Mapping ◽  
Problem Based Learning ◽  
Student Centered ◽  
Student Centered Learning ◽  
Problem Solving Skills ◽  
Educational Methods ◽  
Online Communications

Background: PBL appears to answer many concerns regarding educational methods, encourages students to look for new solutions to relevant problems using available knowledge and resources. The process expands students' critical thinking and problem solving skills while enhancing their creative capabilities Objective: To develop a PBL modules for teaching of organic chemistry. Methods: This module was developed for implementation in the curriculum of Chemistry Departments in Colleges of Sciences and Education. This is an innovations to be developed for increasing the wide-ranging abilities of students. A series of strategies which are involved in PBL, concept mapping and online communications, are suggested and discussed in terms of encouraging student-centered learning.  

PENGEMBANGAN BAHAN AJAR PROBLEM BASED LEARNING KEMAMPUAN PEMECAHAN MASALAH MATERI SPLTV

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 70-80
Author(s):  
Sri Ayu Harani Tanjung ◽  
Yuli Amalia
Keyword(s):  
Problem Solving ◽  
Mathematical Problem ◽  
Problem Based Learning ◽  
Student Response ◽  
Design Development ◽  
Research Subjects ◽  
Teaching Materials ◽  
Problem Solving Skills ◽  
Ability Tests ◽  
Analysis Design

Bahan ajar dikembangkan berdasarkan karakteristik siswa, sehingga kompetensi yang ditetapkan dapat dicapai. Secara umum kemampuan pemecahan masalah siswa masih sangat rendah, siswa belum bisa memahami soal, sehingga terkendala dalam menentukan model penyelesaian soal matematika. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan kevalidan, keefektifan, dan respon siswa terhadap bahan ajar berbasis Problem Based Learning berkemampuan pemecahan masalah yang dikembangkan. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian pengembangan dengan menggunakan model ADDIE yaitu Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, dan Evaluation. Subjek Penelitan dalam penelitian ini adalah siswa SMA Negeri 1 Meureubo kelas X Mia2 sebanyak 23 siswa. Instrumen penelitian berupa lembar validasi, angket respon siswa, dan tes. Dari hasil uji coba, pada uji coba I dan II diperoleh bahan ajar berbasis Problem Based Learning yang dikembangkan efektif ditinjau dari 70% siswa yang mengikuti tes kemampuan pemecahan masalah memperoleh nilai minimal 75 dan tercapainya ketuntasan belajar tes kemampuan pemecahan masalah  75% dan respon positif siswa terhadap bahan ajar berbasis Problem Based Learning untuk kemampuan pemecahan masalah yang dikembangkan. Teaching materials are developed based on the characteristics of students, so that the specified competencies can be achieved. In general, students' problem solving abilities are still very low, students have not been able to understand the problem, so it is constrained in determining the mathematical problem solving model. This study aims to describe the validity, effectiveness, and response of students to Problem Based Learning-based teaching materials that are problem-solving skills developed. This research is a development research using ADDIE models namely Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation. The research subjects in this study were 23 students of Meureubo High School 1 in class Mia2 as many as 23 students. The research instruments were validation sheets, student response questionnaires, and tests. From the results of the trials, in the first and second trials obtained teaching materials based on Problem Based Learning that were developed effectively in terms of 70% of students taking the test of problem solving skills obtained a minimum score of 75 and achievement of learning completeness 75% problem solving ability tests and positive responses for Problem Based Learning based teaching materials for problem solving abilities developed.

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