Abstract
Cooperative Problem-Based Learning (CPBL) is a highly Student-Centred Learning (SCL) method for students to develop self-directed learning skills. Previous studies show that CPBL succeeded in instilling environ-mental awareness, deep learning in Science, Technology and Mathematics (STEM) and 21st century skills among students. In this study, digital tech-nologies were utilised to form learning communities during the planning and implementation of CPBL: Low Carbon Society program in two sec-ondary schools in the Iskandar Region in Malaysia. CPBL requires the stu-dents and the facilitators to be proactive and sensible in seeking knowledge and information needed to solve the problem. Google search engine were predominantly used by the CPBL students to search for information, while WhatsApp and Telegram were primarily used to communicate and form learning support communities during the CPBL learning process. CPBL provides early exposure for the students to use software programs in plan-ning and delivering their findings. Students’ reflective journals and obser-vation reports were collected and analysed to identify low carbon aware-ness developed through CPBL. It is found that students’ active involve-ment in understanding the issues and the external motivation and pressure given enabled them to embrace the concept and awareness. The findings of this study indicate that technology assists and provides much needed support in the learning environment to develop low carbon awareness among the students.
Highlights
1.1 Low carbon societyIskandar Malaysia, a southern development region in Malaysia overseen by the Iskandar Regional Development Authority (IRDA), targets to reduce 18.9 MtCO2 by year 2025 in the Low Carbon Society Blueprint for Iskandar Malaysia 2025 [1]
We find many things from the internet to know about our solution Through Problem Based Learning (PBL), I learned the earth was threatened by the irresponsible humans
Before the first PBL class, I have never care about things related to our Earth
Summary
Iskandar Malaysia, a southern development region in Malaysia overseen by the Iskandar Regional Development Authority (IRDA), targets to reduce 18.9 MtCO2 by. Twelve actions were listed and Low Carbon Lifestyle, Action 6 of the blueprint, is the third largest contributor towards the carbon emission reduction in Iskandar Malaysia. It contributes about 2,727 ktCO2 equivalent or 20% from the total carbon emission reduction. According to Ramli [3], the significant growth in energy sector has led to the increase in carbon emissions at an alarming rate. This caused serious impact to the global wellbeing and environment. Good mitigation strategies are highly prerequisite to tackle the carbon emission issues
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