Creative Thinking Skill Approach Through Problem-Based Learning: Pedagogy and Practice in the Engineering Classroom
Problem-based learning (PBL) is one of the student
centered approaches and has been considered by a number of higher
educational institutions in many parts of the world as a method of
delivery. This paper presents a creative thinking approach for
implementing Problem-based Learning in Mechanics of Structure
within a Malaysian Polytechnics environment. In the learning
process, students learn how to analyze the problem given among the
students and sharing classroom knowledge into practice. Further,
through this course-s emphasis on problem-based learning, students
acquire creative thinking skills and professional skills as they tackle
complex, interdisciplinary and real-situation problems. Once the
creative ideas are generated, there are useful additional techniques
for tender ideas that will grow into a productive concept or solution.
The combination of creative skills and technical abilities will enable
the students to be ready to “hit-the-ground-running" and produce in
industry when they graduate.
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[10] Barrows, H.S. (1996). Problem-Based Learning In Medicine And
Beyond:Abrief Overview. In Lory and Practice (Vol.68, Pp3-12. San
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[1] Soden, R., Teaching Problem Solving in Vocational Education. London:
Routledge (1994).
[2] Claire Major (2001). Assessing The Effectiveness Of Problem Based
Learning in Higher Education: Lessons From The Literature, vol. 5(1).
[3] Yong, L.S.M. (1986). A study a creativity and its correlates among form
4 pupils. Tesis Ph.D yang tidak diterbitkan, Universiti Malaya.
[4] Yong, L.S.M. (1993). Study in Creativity. Incotrends (M) Sdn Bhd.
Kuala Lumpur.
[5] Steinemann, A., (2003). Implementing Sustainable Development
Through Problem-Based Learning:Pedagogy and Practice. Journal of
Professional Issues in Engineering Education and Practice. Oct.
[6] Chin, C. (1997). Promoting Higher Cognitive Learning in Science
through a Problem Solving Approach REACT, Issue No.1.
[7] De Bono, E. (1993). Serious Creativity: Using the Power of Interal
Thinking To Create New Ideas. New York: Harper Collins.
[8] Torrance, E.P. (1966). Thinking Creatively with Words: Verbal Booklet
A. Benseville, IL: Scholastic Testing Service, Inc.
[9] Barrows, H. (2003). Response To "The Problem with Problem Based
Medical Education: Promises Not Kept" by R.H Gkew. Biochemistry
and Molecular Biology Education. Vol. 31, no.4, pp. 255-256.
[10] Barrows, H.S. (1996). Problem-Based Learning In Medicine And
Beyond:Abrief Overview. In Lory and Practice (Vol.68, Pp3-12. San
Francisco:Jossey-Bass.
[11] Donaldson, C.A (2004). Information Literacy and the McKinsey Model:
Literacy to Graduate Business Students. Library Philosophy and Practice
Vol. 6, no.2.
[12] Infor Resources System Sdn. Bhd. (2001). Creativity and Creative
Problem Solving. IRSSB Selangor.
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centered approaches and has been considered by a number of higher
educational institutions in many parts of the world as a method of
delivery. This paper presents a creative thinking approach for
implementing Problem-based Learning in Mechanics of Structure
within a Malaysian Polytechnics environment. In the learning
process, students learn how to analyze the problem given among the
students and sharing classroom knowledge into practice. Further,
through this course-s emphasis on problem-based learning, students
acquire creative thinking skills and professional skills as they tackle
complex, interdisciplinary and real-situation problems. Once the
creative ideas are generated, there are useful additional techniques
for tender ideas that will grow into a productive concept or solution.
The combination of creative skills and technical abilities will enable
the students to be ready to “hit-the-ground-running" and produce in
industry when they graduate.", keywords = "Creative Thinking Skills, Problem-based Learning,Problem Solving.", volume = "2", number = "4", pages = "416-6", }