Implementation of Creativity Problem Solving Model Using E-Learning in Applied Graph Theory Course

Abstract

One of learning alternatives that can be applied to improve students’ activity and creativity is e-learning.. Implementation of e-learning for applied graph theory course used e-module for course material, e-portfolio for student assignments, and online-based tasks that can be accessed by other students, hence it is could be as a pioneer of wider implementation of online learning. In applied graph theory course, students needed to have direct experience in solving problems in related industries/institutions. From direct application experience in the field, students raise problems, model problems in the graph, and determine appropriate methods to solve the problem. Creative thinking process could be identified from students’ problem solving task by using Creative Problem Solving (CPS) model. There are four indicators of main step (understanding the challenge, generating ideas, preparing for action, and planning approach) and eight minor step indicators (constructing opportunities, exploring data, problem framing, generating ideas, developing solutions, building acceptance, appraising tasks, and designing process) in the recent version. Purpose of the paper is to analyze result of CPS model implementation, and to discuss student’s responses to the implementation. By implementing the CPS model through e-learning, it could be identified that student’ s creativity in real problem solving were good. The questionnaire indicated that the student response strongly agree with the implementation of this learning to develop creativity.