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The Impact of Instructional Methods on Critical Thinking : A Comparison of Problem-Based Learning and Conventional Approach in Engineering Education
Joint Authors
Source
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-6, 6 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-02-29
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
6
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Recent research reveals a gap in determining the effect of problem-based learning (PBL) on students’ critical thinking ability.
Existing evidences from previous research have been equivocal to be deemed conclusive, especially in across multiple educational disciplines.
This paper investigates the effect of PBL on students’ critical thinking ability, as compared to conventional approach.
The study employed an experimental pretest and posttest with control group design.
The participants were 53 undergraduate students in electrical engineering course, who attended Electrical Technology Module (ET101) in their first semester.
Participants completed the pretest and posttests of the translated version of the Cornell Critical Thinking Test Specimen set.
The results suggested that students’ critical thinking ability in the PBL group had not been significantly different from their counterparts in the conventional approach group.
This paper further discusses the implication of problem-based learning in engineering education.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Masek, Alias& Yamin, Sulaiman. 2012. The Impact of Instructional Methods on Critical Thinking : A Comparison of Problem-Based Learning and Conventional Approach in Engineering Education. ISRN Education،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-496500
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Masek, Alias& Yamin, Sulaiman. The Impact of Instructional Methods on Critical Thinking : A Comparison of Problem-Based Learning and Conventional Approach in Engineering Education. ISRN Education No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-496500
American Medical Association (AMA)
Masek, Alias& Yamin, Sulaiman. The Impact of Instructional Methods on Critical Thinking : A Comparison of Problem-Based Learning and Conventional Approach in Engineering Education. ISRN Education. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-496500
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-496500