The effectiveness of cooperative problem-based learning (CPBL) towards lecturer’s conducted

Cooperative Problem Based Learning (CPBL) is an approach combining two different learning approaches of Cooperative Learning (CL) and Problem-based Learning (PBL), which highlights on a teaching method approach used by Student Centred Learning (SCL). The objectives of this research are (i) to examine the outcomes of CPBL application conducted by new trained lectures and (ii) to identify problems faced by them in conducting CPBL. There are four elements evaluated in this study which are (a) the students’ motivation, (b) problem solving skills, (c) mastery of team working and (d) self directed learning. This study applies method of data generation through qualitative questionnaires, interviews and observations toward undergraduates’ students and lecturers. The interview results are organized into three stages - (a) beginning of the semester, (2) in the middle of the semester and (3) at the end of the semester. Significantly, this study offer wider reviews on new learning application that help lecturers to train students in some of skills likes problem solving and design to develop the students as a productive and dynamic future engineer.

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