Creative Problem-solving Skills Research Articles

The Effect of Project-Based Learning Method on Creative Problem-Solving in Students of the Entrepreneurship Study Program, Indonesian University of Education

The effectiveness of learning is significant in preparing students' skills paradigms. This research aims to instill the influence of the Project Based Learning (PjBL) method on students' Creative problem-solving abilities in the context of entrepreneurship learning. This research focuses on Indonesian Education University Entrepreneurship Study Program students who have taken the Start-up course. Creative problem-solving skills are considered important in preparing students to face the demands of an increasingly complex world of work. The research method used is quantitative with a descriptive verification approach, and data collection is carried out through questionnaires. The results of the research show that project-based Learning (PjBL) has a significant influence on increasing creative problem-solving abilities in students of the Entrepreneurship Study Program at the Indonesian University of Education. This research shows that Project Based Learning significantly improves the quality of Creative Problem Solving for Entrepreneurship Study Program Students at Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia

Development of Problem-Based Mobile Augmented Reality Application to Enhance Creative Problem-Solving Skills for Undergraduate Students

This study aims to develop a problem-based mobile augmented reality (AR) application to enhance creative problem-solving skills among undergraduate students. The research involves an experiment conducted on a sample group of 30 undergraduate students enrolled in the maintenance of computers and audio-visual equipment course, selected through a simple random sampling method. The instruments used in the study included structured interview questions, needs assessment questionnaires, quality evaluation of mobile applications, evaluation of the learning plan, measurement of creative problem-solving ability, and satisfaction surveys. The data obtained were analyzed using mean, standard deviation, dependent t-test, and effect size statistics. The findings demonstrated that the developed mobile application achieved the highest quality level, with an average value of 4.62 (SD = 0.64). The mobile application efficiency reached 75.48 out of 75.16, meeting the established threshold of 75 out of 75. Using the mobile application led to statistically significant improvements in creative problem-solving skills after the learning process, with scores higher than those before learning at the 0.05 level. The effect size was 6.61, indicating a large impact. Additionally, student satisfaction with the mobile application was reported as the highest.

2년제 대학생의 캡스톤 디자인 수업경험 탐색

Objectives The purpose of this study is to explore the meaning of college students' experiences in capstone design classes.
 Methods A case study using in-depth interviews was conducted with 7 college students enrolled in a two-year university located in the metropolitan area. Participants in the study were students in the fourth semester of the last semester of graduation, which is a requirement to take a capstone design course, and participated in a capstone design class for 3 hours a week for 15 weeks. Efforts were made to increase the validity and reliability through triangular verification and research participant confirmation process through research interview records.
 Results The meaning of the college student's capstone design class experience is, first, a venue for acquiring opportunities to improve understanding of major subjects and improve practical skills. Second, an opportunity to re-establish awareness of work-human relationships. Third, it turned out that they met themselves who grew up in the stage of improving their creative problem-solving skills and voluntarily producing knowledge.
 Conclusions It is believed that it will be meaningful to understand capstone design classes in the future and use them as basic data for systematic capstone design classes to strengthen students' practical skills.

Innovative FOCUS: A Program to Foster Creativity and Innovation in the Context of Education for Sustainability

This study is based on the urgent need to adapt education systems to meet the challenges of the 21st century. It examines the implementation of the “Innovative FOCUS” program at the secondary school level to promote creative problem-solving skills in the sustainability context. The Innovative FOCUS program employs a two-stage approach, integrating flexibility, originality, creative personality development, and strategic planning. It includes in-service teacher training and a challenge-based learning framework in which students engage in real-world sustainability projects. The program’s effectiveness was evaluated through teacher and student feedback focusing on the development of prototypes addressing sustainability challenges. The implementation of the InFOCUS program in 19 secondary schools demonstrated significant effectiveness. Teachers indicated that the program’s tools were effective in promoting students’ creativity and problem-solving skills. Of the 64 student teams, 62 successfully developed innovative prototypes, reflecting an improved capacity for innovative thinking and underlining the practical impact of the program. The Innovative FOCUS program effectively integrates sustainability education with creative and critical thinking skills. It demonstrates the potential of challenge-based learning in transforming students’ approaches to real-world problems, aligning education with 21st-century sustainability goals. The program’s success highlights the importance of such innovative approaches in contemporary education systems.

The Development of Students’ Creative Problem-Solving Skills Through Learning Model in Gamification Environment Together with Cartoon Animation Media

The aims of this study were to synthesize and evaluate the learning model in gamification environment together with cartoon animation media to promote students’ creative problem-solving skills. This study was divided into three phases, (i) synthesized and evaluated the appropriateness of learning model (ii) developed cartoon animation and (iii) assessed creative problem-solving skills. The results show that the learning model consisted of three main components: teaching component, gamification environment, and activities to promote creative problem-solving. The overall suitability assessment of the developed learning model was averaged at 4.69 (SD = 0.46) out of 5, being at the most appropriate level and the scores of the students’ post-learn creative problem-solving skills assessment were significantly higher than the criteria at the level .05. These results lead to a conclusion that the learning model in gamification environment together with cartoon animation media can significantly promote students’ creative problem-solving skills and can be applied to develop desired learners’ achievements and skills.

Building Research Skills Using Digital Educational Technologies

Change in social demands requires knowledge and skills that can be applied across disciplines. Professionals who can analyse problems, think critically, solve problems, communicate effectively, and take leadership are essential to meet new challenges in today's society. In this context, not only the area of expertise is important, but also the ability to think and learn, communicate and collaborate. Tackling complex interdisciplinary challenges requires professionals trained in creative thinking, problem solving, self-learning, team building, and other high skills. Among them, research skill is obligatory. Its development is important especially for future teachers. The ability to find new information and apply new methods for teaching children in school forms an integral part of the teacher's competence. In the context of distance learning, the development of such skills is fulfilled using digital technologies. The purpose of the study is to investigate the impact of digital technologies on the development of research skills of future primary school teachers. In this study, methods such as analysis, synthesis, survey, and case study were used. The study was conducted in the context of online learning at the Faculty of Pedagogy by students of the educational programme 6 В01 301 "Pedagogy and methods of primary education" based on the Buketov Karaganda State University. This study found that students acquired research and creative thinking skills through an open interprofessional distance learning course with digital adoption. This will increase the effectiveness of training and develop a new programme with the inclusion of digital technologies for higher educational institutions of the country.

디자인 씽킹 프로세스를 적용한 디자인 프로젝트 수업 모형연구

In order to lay the theoretical foundation for a systematic education program on the social responsibility and role of design, this study developed a teaching model that applied a project-based design thinking process for solving human-centered social problems to the “Design and Ethics” course, which is a basic major class in the Department of Design at a four-year university in Gyeonggi-do. The project teaching method consisted of five stages: frame a question, gather inspiration, generate ideas, prototype, test to learn, and improvement of the design thinking process. The results of the class showed positive learning satisfaction in terms of learning comprehension, creative thinking, and problem-solving ability, and it was an opportunity to experience a human-centered problem-solving process. The systematic curriculum on the social responsibility and role of design was organized to effectively utilize specialized technology as a means for solving human social problems, and it is significant in that it met the demand for education of the times, which includes sharing various perspectives through team project classes and cultivating a new creative problemsolving skills. In the future, it is hoped that it will develop into a practical social design education program by linking it with multidisciplinary convergence, government agencies, private companies, and social enterprises.

생성형 인공지능을 활용한 과학 동화책 만들기가 초등과학 영재 학생의 자기효능감과 창의적 문제해결력에 미치는 영향

The purpose of this study is to investigate the impact of a science storybook creation program using generative artificial intelligence on the self-efficacy and creative problem-solving skills of the science gifted students in elementaryschool. For this purpose, the program developed in this study was administered to 60 5th grade students in an elementary school science gifted class, and analyzed using the SPSS 26.0 statistical program to determine whether theprogram was effective in improving students' self-efficacy and creative problem-solving skills. The results of this study are as follows. The science storybook making class using generative artificial intelligence was found to have a positiveeffect on improving the self-efficacy and creative problem-solving skills of science gifted students in elementary school. Additionally, these classes were found to improve their scientific attitudes.

실과 교과의 의생활 중심 메이커 기반 융합교육 프로그램 개발

This study explored the application of maker-based STEAM education in primary school practical arts instruction, focusing on nurturing creative problem-solving skills through upcycling. It involved designing a 10-week program blending home life and technology domains in elementary school practical arts. The program engaged students in creating everyday items using techniques such as weaving, sewing, 3D printing, and laser cutting. Based on the PDIE and EDMSR models, this program offered an approach to teaching and learning that is distinct from traditional home life area practices through creative maker activities. The program's validity was assessed through a content validity review by experts. The study’s proposed educational approach, integrating elementary practical arts with the home and technology domains, emphasizes the need for continuous development and expansion, incorporating diverse content elements.

Students’ perception of non-placement work-integrated learning in chemical engineering: Work-related skills towards the post-pandemic future

Work-integrated learning (WIL) is a pedagogical activity designed to enhance the integration of theoretical knowledge and practical skills in an authentic context. WIL is typically accomplished through work placement, but a non-placement WIL is potentially promising. In this study, a non-placement WIL programme was incorporated into chemical engineering final year projects. The students worked on industrial problems without a work placement. The purpose of the study was to investigate work-related skills learned in a non-placement WIL programme. A qualitative dominant mixed-methods research approach was adopted. Data was collected using a quantitative questionnaire (n = 69) and a qualitative interview (n = 15). Quantitative findings revealed no significant difference between students working on non-placement WIL and academic projects. However, qualitative findings revealed seven insightful work-related skills in the non-placement WIL: (1) professional relationship with industrial experts and academic supervisors, (2) virtual communication and collaboration, (3) technology skills in the latest industrial software and tools, (4) motivation to undertake novel and challenging industrial problems, (5) creative and innovative strategies, (6) application of higher order thinking skills to model authentic problems, (7) inductive and deductive reasoning. The COVID-19 pandemic has changed how engineers work. Today, it is a necessity to embrace creative problem-solving skills and adopt various types of modern technologies to work effectively and remotely.

디자인씽킹 수업에서 메타버스(제페토, 이프랜드)와 ChatGPT 활용 방안

This study aims to investigate the utilization of Meta-verse and ChatGPT in Design Thinking classes. The importance of creative problem-solving skills is increasing, and there is a growing interest in the educational application of Metaverse and ChatGPT. The significance of this research lies in maximizing creativity and expression through the practical implementation of the educational advantages of Metaverse and ChatGPT within the stages of the Design Thinking process, aiding in creative problem-solving, logical thinking, emotional judgment, and integrative thinking. Within the Design Thinking process (empathy, define, ideate, prototype, test), this research suggests specific actions: using ChatGPT for brainstorming team-building activities in the empathy stage and employing Metaverse avatar customization for persona creation; utilizing ChatGPT to illustrate problem statements in the problem definition stage; leveraging Metaverse spaces as meeting venues and using ChatGPT for scriptwriting for role-playing scenarios in the ideation stage; and presenting approaches for role-playing scenario creation using the Metaverse platforms ZEPETO and Ifland in the prototype stage. Based on these results, this research provides assistance in vividly expressing learners' ideas through the combined effect of Metaverse and ChatGPT within Design Thinking, offering value in proposing active learning activities and new educational methodologies.

An instrument for measuring scientific empathy in students’ disciplinary engagement: the scientific empathy index

A crucial component of disciplinary engagement for learners in science is that of scientific empathy—in other words, the metaphysical connection between the student and the object of study, as scientists embody when deeply engaged in their work. Scientific empathy is the factor that stimulates and maintains students’ desire to inquire and that elicits creative problem-solving in their “doing” science as a distinctive disposition from general empathy. As such, in this study, the scientific empathy index (SEI) was developed to measure these traits of scientific empathy. For this purpose, two-rounds of factor analyses were conducted in the preliminary and the main tests of SEI. To prove the validity of the main test, correlation and mediated analysis were additionally conducted between other problem-solving scales and Final SEI. The first-factor analysis was conducted on 1,048 elementary, middle, and high school students as a preliminary test for extracting SEI questions. Based on the preliminary test results, 956 K-12 students were newly recruited, and the validity of the main test was confirmed through a second-factor analysis. Through these analyses, it was identified that the scale comprised five factors: sensitivity, situational interest, scientific imagination, empathetic concern, and empathetic understanding of others. Each scientific empathy factor revealed both cognitive and affective process dimensions including individual and social interrelations of students’ empathy in doing science. SEI was more highly correlated than the general empathy scale in the process of creative problem-solving and science process skills. In addition, it was found to exhibit a mediating effect between creative problem-solving and scientific inquiry. These findings validate the newly developed SEI and how it contributes to providing science learners with a useful tool for quick and easy measurement of scientific empathy and its components for the empathized involvement process between the student and their research subject.

A challenge-based interdisciplinary undergraduate concept fostering translational medicine.

Translational medicine (TM) is an interdisciplinary branch of biomedicine that bridges the gap from bench-to-bedside to improve global health. Fundamental TM skills include interdisciplinary collaboration, communication, critical thinking, and creative problem-solving (4Cs). TM is currently limited in undergraduate biomedical education programs, with little patient contact and opportunities for collaboration between different disciplines. In this study, we developed and evaluated a novel interdisciplinary challenge-based educational concept, grounded in the theoretical framework of experimental research-based education, to implement TM in undergraduate biomedicine and medicine programs. Students were introduced to an authentic clinical problem through an interdisciplinary session with patients, medical doctors, and scientists. Next, students collaborated in groups to design unique laboratory-based research proposals addressing this problem. Stakeholders subsequently rewarded the best proposal with funding to be executed in a consecutive interdisciplinary laboratory course, in which mixed teams of biomedicine and medicine students performed the research in a fully equipped wet laboratory. Written questionnaires and focus groups revealed that students developed 4C skills and acquired a 4C mindset. Working on an authentic patient case and the interdisciplinary setting positively contributed to communication, collaboration, critical thinking, and creative problem-solving skills. Furthermore, students were intrinsically motivated by (i) the relevance of their work that made them feel taken seriously and competent, (ii) the patient involvement that highlighted the societal relevance of their work, and (iii) the acquisition of a realistic view of what doing science in a biomedical research laboratory is. In conclusion, we showcase a widely applicable interdisciplinary challenge-based undergraduate concept fostering TM.

Design Thinking Strategy Integrated PjBL-STEM in Learning Program: Need Analysis to Stimulate Creative Problem-Solving Skills on Renewable Energy Topic

Currently, science education systems worldwide face global challenges, especially in anticipating the availability of renewable energy related to the Educational for Sustainable Development (ESD) theme. Problems related to reduce renewable energy reserves need special attention in education. This research is a descriptive survey that aims to determine the needs of teachers and students regarding learning programs on the topic of PjBL-STEM integrated renewable energy. Data collection used a questionnaire with 25 physics teacher and 57 high school students in Lampung Province. Based on survey results, only 40% of teachers have integrated learning programs with PjBL-STEM. In addition, it turns out that 52% of teachers and 77% of students do not know the objectives of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG’s). Then 85% of teachers and 59% of students experience problems in conducting learning on renewable energy topics, such as the lack of availability of media, tools, and teaching aids to carry out learning related to global issues, especially the case of renewable energy. In simpler terms, most teachers (82%) and students (86%) haven't used worksheets with activities to boost their Creative Problem Solving skills. Therefore, developing a learning program on PjBL-STEM integrated renewable energy is necessary

디자인 씽킹을 활용한 비형식 환경교육프로그램 개발 및 효과성 연구

Objectives The purposes of this study were to develop and apply an informal environmental education program based on the design thinking process to improve creative problem-solving skills of out-of-school youth.
 Methods In order to achieve the research objectives, an environmental education program using design thinking process was developed. The developed informal environmental education program was applied to 13 out-of-school teenagers belonging to the G-gun Youth Counseling Support Center. Afterwards, the skills for creative problem solving were investigated by pre- and post-tests accompanying open surveys, and in-depth interviews to judge the achievements of the objectives.
 Results As represented on previous research and literature analyses, three informal environmental education ex-perts designed a draft of education program. For the completion, the program was evaluated as well as validated by other five experts. Afterwards, the program was applied to the 12th educational program of the Busan National Science Museum <Learning Science 2.0> from May to June 2021, and its effectiveness was validated.
 Conclusions In this study, an informal environmental education program using the design thinking process was developed and applied to out-of-school youth. The effectiveness of the program was validated in that creative problem-solving skills and a core competency necessary for out-of-school youth were enhanced.

Empowering Small Liberal Arts Institutions: Designing an In-Depth Curriculum for Integrating AI and ML Education With Pedagogical Considerations

The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) into academic curricula has become increasingly important in contemporary institutions. However, small liberal arts institutions face unique challenges in adapting their programs to meet the growing demand for AI and ML expertise. This article explores the significance of providing computer science graduates from these institutions with a comprehensive understanding of AI and ML systems. The proposed curriculum encompasses problemsolving techniques, algorithm design, data preprocessing, model training, and ethical considerations specific to AI and ML. Pedagogically, an emphasis is placed on practical assignments, projects, and collaborative learning to foster critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills among students. Furthermore, integrating AI and ML concepts across disciplines enables students to explore these technologies' broader implications and ethical dimensions. Small liberal arts institutions can capitalize on their distinctive educational environments to promote interdisciplinary collaborations and provide students with a holistic understanding of AI and ML applications. In conclusion, adapting small liberal arts institutions to incorporate AI and ML education is crucial for preparing computer science graduates to meet the evolving demands of the modern workforce. By embracing these advancements and tailoring their programs accordingly, these institutions can empower their students with the essential skills and knowledge to thrive in an AI-driven world. The article also discusses the advantages, limitations, and potential future steps in integrating AI and ML education into small liberal arts institutions.

Graduate students' perspectives on their acquired skills following the Erasmus+ Programme

Graduate skills are a key factor in their selection in a company. This research focuses on the extent to which the Erasmus+ mobility programme contributes to the development of skills required for a modern work environment. Thus, the paper examines whether the skills developed through an Erasmus+ programme are recognised as important by European employers. The results of the primary quantitative online survey showed that graduates developed adaptability, flexibility, enthusiasm, dynamism, professionalism, responsibility, commitment, and creative problem-solving skills through their participation in the Erasmus+ programme. Even if the Erasmus+ programme appears to enhance a variety of talents, there are some others, such the improvement of interpersonal skills, which are less well-developed. An important conclusion of this study is that young people's participation in the Erasmus+ programme, in terms of study or internship, contributes to their desire to work in an international context, while a prolonged participation in the programme is positively correlated with the development of communication skills.

The Effect of Calligraphy on Career Decision-making Self-efficacy and Self-leadership of Nursing Students

This is a single-arm pre-post study conducted to determine the effect of a calligraphy program on nursing students' career decision-making self-efficacy and self- leadership. The data collected from 231 second-year nursing students were analyzed using SPSS WIN 25.0 to determine descriptive statistics, paired t-test to analyze the effect of calligraphy, and Pearson correlation coefficient to determine the relationship between career decision self-efficacy and self-leadership. After the program, both career decision self-efficacy (t=7.23, p<.001) and self-leadership (t=6.81, p<.001) improved, and there were statistically significant differences in each of the sub-items. There was a difference in pre- and post-program self-efficacy based on satisfaction with their major, but the difference between groups was not significant on post-hoc tests. The analysis of career decision self-efficacy and self-leadership before the program showed a strong correlation (r=.811, p<.001) and a strong correlation after the program (r=.849, p<.001). The results of this study are significant in that they validate the effectiveness of a calligraphy program in promoting self-leadership and career decision-making self-efficacy among nursing students who do not have clear career goals. At a time when the importance of cultural arts education is gradually increasing in social and educational fields around the world, calligraphy has the advantage of laying the foundation for the promotion of basic arts for the revitalization of cultural arts, so educational support is needed not only in terms of improving the quality of life and pursuing self-actualization of individuals with emotional expression and creative problem-solving skills, but also at the social level.

과학영재 학생과 일반 고등학생의 과학 논문 특징 비교

Research is an effective way for high school students to develop critical thinking, creative problem-solving, and communication skills. However, students often need help writing papers and need systematic training in writing papers. For this purpose, it is necessary first to understand the characteristics of students’ papers. Therefore, this study analyzed the science papers written by science-gifted students in science high schools, gifted schools, and general high school students in science core schools by analyzing each step of the science paper structure to compare their features and errors. The analysis utilized a self-developed step-by-step checklist of science paper structure for 17 science papers of gifted students and 40 science papers for general high school students. The results of the study were as follows. First, both groups lacked structure and volume in the abstract and limitations of the study in the conclusion and suggestion section. The general high school students’ deficiencies included irrelevant theories in the theoretical background, inaccurate data visualization in the results and discussion, missing citations, and formal reference errors. Second, students’ errors in their science papers varied across the stages of the science paper structure. From the above results, both groups commonly offer paper writing education regarding the abstract, conclusion, and recommendation stages. In contrast, other stages of paper structure and research ethics education are more necessary for general high school students. We hope paper writing education related to scientific research activities will be systematized.

The The effect of indonesian local culture integrated students' environmental awareness on sdgs: pls-sem approach

Various ways have been carried out in the world of education to raise environmental awareness for students, but the efforts so far have not had a significant impact on sustainable development. Students have not fully demonstrated awareness of the environment. Therefore, this research was conducted with the aim of measuring student environmental awareness (EA) which integrates Indonesian local culture towards the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This research design uses survey research. The method used in this study is a quantitative method with purposive sampling technique with a sample of 362 Biology Education students spread throughout Indonesia. This research questionnaire uses a Likert scale of 1-5. Data collection used a questionnaire containing statements totaling 17 items. All indicators as exogenous variables except SDGs as endogenous variables. This study used Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) analysis through the SmartPLS application. The research results show that there is an influence between culturally integrated environmental awareness, awareness of responsibility, and finding solutions to environmental problems against the SDGs. However, the indicator of realizing its role in the environment has no effect on the SDGs, even though the simultaneous influence of all exogenous variables is in the moderate category on the SDGs. The conclusion from this study is that there is a positive influence between culturally integrated environmental awareness, student awareness of responsibility for the environment, and awareness in finding solutions to environmental problems towards the SDGs, but still needs to be improved. Strengthening Indonesian local culture rooted in local wisdom in growing environmental awareness is urgently needed to achieve sustainable development goals. The recommendation in this study is that the use of an active learning approach, for example STEAM, which can stimulate creative problem-solving skills for environmental problems, can be a solution in developing students' environmental awareness.