Engineering Students: Enhancing Employability Skills through PBL

Othman, Hasyamuddin; Daud, Khairul Azhar Mat; U, Ewon; B, Mohd Salleh; Omar, Norasyikin; J, Abd Baser; Ismail, Mohd Erfy; Abdullah, Salwani

doi:10.1088/1757-899x/203/1/012024

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“…PBL use on engineering courses has demonstrated notable advantages for motivating and involving students in authentic situations of real work, improving meta-cognition, favouring problem solving, and developing critical thinking and professional skills (Othman, Mat-Daud, Ewon, Mohd-Salleh, Omar, Abd-Baser et al, 2017;Schmidt, 1993). Rodríguez and Fernández-Batanero (2016) carried out a review of the PBL methods applied in engineering courses.…”

Section: Problem-based Learning Implications For Learningmentioning

confidence: 99%

Problem-based learning: Effects on academic performance and perceptions of engineering students in computer sciences

Chávez

Sánchez

Vargas

2020

J. Technol. Sci. Educ.

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In the present article we analyse the impact of problem-based learning (PBL) on learning and perceptions in first-year students undertaking Engineering in Computer Sciences. The module designed took a number of advanced theories of PBL and its application within the Engineering profession. Mixed methods were used to enable data from qualitative and quantitative instruments to be obtained. A quasi-experimental design was specified, employing non-probabilistic sampling, with a control (N = 40) and experimental group (N = 39). In comparing PBL with traditional methods, the results reveal statistically significant differences in aspects such as academic performance. Teamwork, oral communication, written communication and students’ perceptions of the learning experience were also all favoured. Nonetheless, lack of adequate team dynamics in previous learning experiences and reluctance to change traditional teaching approaches, could compromise the viability of that proposed.

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Section: Problem-based Learning Implications For Learningmentioning

confidence: 99%

Problem-based learning: Effects on academic performance and perceptions of engineering students in computer sciences

Chávez

Sánchez

Vargas

2020

J. Technol. Sci. Educ.

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“…Its use in engineering courses has shown notable advantages to motivate and involve students in authentic real work situations, favoring problem solving, and developing critical thinking and professional skills (Akinci-Ceylan, Cetin, Ahn, Surovek & Cetin, 2022;Jonassen, 1997;Othman, Mat-Daud, Ewon, Mohd-Salleh, Omar, Abd-Baser et al, 2017), improving conceptual understanding and perceptions of learning (Yadav, Subedi, Lundeberg & Bunting, 2011) and academic performance (Da yar ʇ & Demirel, 2015; Gijbels, Dochy, Van Den Bossche & Segers, 2005;Leary, Walker, Shelton & Fitt, 2013). Existing studies have emphasized the importance of integrating real-world problems into engineering classes so that students are more comfortable with complex problems when they begin their professional career (Jonassen, 1997).…”

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Effectiveness of project-based learning in a reinforced concrete course of civil engineering

Oller,

Peña,

Olmedo-Torre

2024

J. Technol. Sci. Educ.

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The application of Project-Based Learning (PBL) in a Reinforced Concrete course through the development of a real-life civil engineering project from its conception, as a coursework, is a challenged experience for students. As long as the coursework evolves, students develop real ways to think as an engineer and they work in an environment similar to that of daily engineering practice.The effect of the PBL implementation on learning and acquisition of knowledge and skills in a Reinforced Concrete subject from the [University] in [Country] has been analyzed through some evidences such as the partial and final grades, the results of a survey and the perceptions drawn from students’ interviews. As observed, thanks to the application of the PBL strategy, learning and motivation of students has increased, in addition to the final summative assessment, without a significant increase on the workload. This methodology improves not only the acquisition of knowledge and engineering skills, but also transversal skills such as entrepreneurship, leadership, communication, time management, teamwork and other social abilities directly related to those required by the current market for their future professional life.

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“…Undeniably, education is one of the decisive factors contributing directly to the nation's advancement [10] as the primary tool to groom graduates for the world of work that is rapidly changing and increasingly demanding in order to enhance their employability [11]. Besides the manufacturing industry, Industry 4.0 also impacts the education system as the syllabus applied in the university pedagogy covers the skills demanded in the world of work [1].…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…The learning and teaching methods will significantly change in future university pedagogy and the structure of the industries [12]. Besides, Malaysia is also facing challenges in education parallel to other developing countries [10]. Thus, universities must take actions to encounter the issue by identifying ways to meet the future skills demand by improving the skills and simultaneously produce good quality graduates [13].…”

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confidence: 99%

“…The deficiency in required skills will cause a significant decline in performance and diminish the competitiveness of the organizations [18]. Many negative comments are given to local graduate trainees who lack the essential skills required by the industry [10]. However, loopholes exist between the required skills and developed skills in Industry 4.0 [19].…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

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The Mismatch of Present and Required Future Workforce Skills of Manufacturing Industry

Noor Nazihah Mohd Noor,

Shazaitul Azreen Rodzalan,

Maisarah Mohamed Saat

et al. 2024

ARASET

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Manufacturing is one of the vital industries in Malaysia that contributes to the national Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and provides employment for society. The manufacturing sector involves the use of various technologies in order to produce output. However, technological advancement has affected the manufacturing sector mainly in terms of skills demanded. Furthermore, studies focusing on skills demanded in the future from the manufacturing industry perspective regarding Industry 4.0 remain scarce. Therefore, this study aims to identify the present and future skills and determine the differences in the skills demanded. This paper intends to determine mismatch encountered concerning skills demanded by the industry due to the rise of Industry 4.0. The method used in this study was the review of literature on the skills demanded in the manufacturing industry obtained from journal articles, magazines, books and online news that were closely related to the keywords and research area. This paper emphasised the impact of the skills demanded by the manufacturing industry and the skills needed in the future for manufacturing in Malaysia. Most research has discussed the skills set based on the employers and universities’ perspectives. The findings of the study found that there is a differences and mismatch between the present and future skills demanded by manufacturing industry. Therefore, the future studies required to conduct the study related to the future workforce skills in order to provide clear sight of the future workforce skills in the specific industries.

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Engineering Students: Enhancing Employability Skills through PBL

Cited by 10 publications

References 13 publications

Problem-based learning: Effects on academic performance and perceptions of engineering students in computer sciences

Problem-based learning: Effects on academic performance and perceptions of engineering students in computer sciences

Effectiveness of project-based learning in a reinforced concrete course of civil engineering

The Mismatch of Present and Required Future Workforce Skills of Manufacturing Industry

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