Abstract
The objective of this paper is to discuss the effects of teaching problem-solving strategies in the Engineering Drawing (ED) subject on student achievement, students’ knowledge of problem-solving and students’ problem-solving skills. The study was conducted on Form Four students (16 year old) from two Technical Secondary Schools in Peninsular Malaysia using two research instruments: the ED performance test and a questionnaire on problem-solving strategies. The quasi-experimental research design was employed on a sample of 209 students. The experimental group of 110 student utilized ED module which incorporated problem-solving strategies, while the control group of 109 student went through a conventional teaching and learning method. Research results showed that there were significant differences in terms of student achievement and student knowledge of problem-solving: the mean score of the experimental group was higher compared to that of the control group. On the other hand, research results showed that there was no significant difference between the two groups in terms of students’ problem-solving skills, but the mean score of the experimental group was higher compared to that of the control group. This proves that the implementation of problem-solving strategies in teaching and learning successfully increases student achievement and students’ knowledge of problem-solving besides positively affecting students’ problem-solving skills. Therefore, teachers are advised to incorporate problem-solving strategies in their teaching and learning, especially in the Engineering Drawing subject.
Highlights
Problem-solving strategy is a method that can potentially produce effective and meaningful teaching and learning (T&L) as it is a strategy that is applied experientially and is student-centric
The effects on student achievement and knowledge of problem-solving strategies was determined through an analysis of Engineering Drawing (ED) performance tests while students’ problem-solving skills and activity practices were determined using the prepared questionnaire
No significant difference (t(217)=1.782, p
Summary
Problem-solving strategy is a method that can potentially produce effective and meaningful teaching and learning (T&L) as it is a strategy that is applied experientially and is student-centric. On the other hand, Mayer (1983) generally defined problem-solving strategies as a route that does not necessarily provide a definite correct result, but is instead a guide to help students solve problems. According to Munir (2008) and Oguz (2011), the implementation of problem-solving in the T&L environment can improve the quality of learning Through these strategies, students have to find information and solve problems through their own efforts; this process compels them to be independent and to think critically and creatively (Sarimah & Abreza 2010). Problem solving is known as one of the essence in building future engineers and technologies (Felders, 1988, Jonessen et al, 2006) They are people who make our life easier, healthier and safer through new designs and technologies. Designing is part of the important elements in engineering which being taught through engineering drawing (ED) subject
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