Mohamed Azmin, Nor Fadhillah and Mat Isa, Che Maznah and Lee, Wei-Koon and Ibrahim, Siti Noorjannah and Oh, Chai Lian (2023) Implementation of complex engineering problem solving (CEP) and complex engineering activities (CEA) in Malaysian engineering curriculum: a pilot study. In: International Conference on University Teaching and Learning (InCULT 2023), 18th - 19th October 2023, Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia.
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Abstract
Complex problem solving is identified as a top skill required to thrive in the 4th Industrial Revolution, and it is emphasized in the Engineering Accreditation Council (EAC) Standard 12 graduate Attributes. However, in many cases, engineering programmes lack a clear understanding of the requirements of complex engineering problems, hindering the students' mastery of problem-solving skills for real-world readiness. This paper aims to study the current implementation of complex problem solving (CEP) and complex engineering activities (CEA) in Malaysian engineering programmes. Survey questionnaires were designed to gather feedback from academicians across various institutes of higher learning (IHLs) that offer engineering programmes. The conducted test indicates that the survey instrument is reliable (Cronbach Alpha value of 0.800). The initial findings from a pilot study involving 30 respondents from 10 IHLs show that common courses chosen to address CEP and CEA are the final year project, integrated design project, and other design courses. The majority of CEP and CEA assessments are conducted on a semesterly basis, utilizing project-based assessment. Problem-based learning (PBL) is the most widely chosen teaching and learning strategy, engaging students in solving real-world problems, encouraging active participation, critical thinking, and the application of knowledge. Further research could explore the effectiveness and impact of these teaching and learning strategies on students' learning outcomes, problem-solving abilities, and their abilities to apply CEPS and CEA principles in real-world scenarios.
| Item Type: | Proceeding Paper (Invited Papers) |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | complex engineering problems skills, complex engineering activities, engineering programmes, assessment tools |
| Subjects: | L Education > LB Theory and practice of education > LB2300 Higher Education T Technology > TA Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General) > TA166 Human engineering |
| Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button): | Kulliyyah of Engineering Kulliyyah of Engineering > Department of Biotechnology Engineering |
| Depositing User: | Dr Nor Fadhillah Mohamed Azmin |
| Date Deposited: | 29 May 2024 16:04 |
| Last Modified: | 04 Jul 2024 16:46 |
| URI: | http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/112033 |
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