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A MIXED-METHOD INVESTIGATION OF PROBLEM-SOLVING AMONG DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY STUDENTS AT UiTM

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: This comprehensive study investigates the interplay between thinking styles, inventive problem-solving (IPS) training, and problem-solving skills within the context of an integrated design project (IDP) course for design and technology students at Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM). A mixed-methods approach was employed, encompassing quantitative pre-test and post-test assessments of problem-solving skills, qualitative analysis of student reflections and instructor observations, and statistical analyses to determine the impact of individual cognitive preferences (thinking styles) and structured problem-solving techniques (IPS) on students' problem-solving abilities in a design context. Results reveal that adaptive thinking styles and IPS training significantly enhance students' problem-solving skills. This study contributes valuable insights to the field of design education in Malaysia. It offers practical implications for educators at UiTM and other institutions seeking to optimise problem-solving instruction within their curricula.

Source: International Journal of Modern Education

DOI: 10.35631/ijmoe.724052

Authors: Mohd Azrizal Fauzi, Ezliana Ghazali, Muhamad Faizal Pakir Mohamed Latiff, Zulfairul Zakariah, Sulaiman Hasim

Institutions: Universiti Teknologi MARA, Ministry of Health, Universiti Teknologi MARA System

Language: English

Topic: Design Education and Practice

Subfield: Mechanical Engineering

Field: Engineering

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDGs: Quality education, Industry, innovation and infrastructure

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4410312558

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