Problem-based learning in facilities planning: a pilot implementation
In Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Problem Based Learning (PBL) is proposed as an alternative to lectures in moulding engineering graduates to acquire attributes that are required to excel in today’s k-economy. To investigate if PBL is viable for undergraduates in the Faculty of Mechanical Engineer...
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| author | Mohd. Yusof, Khairiyah Syed Hassan, Syed Ahmad Helmi Abd. Hamid, Mohd. Kamaruddin Hassim, Mimi Haryani |
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| description | In Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Problem Based Learning (PBL) is proposed as an alternative to lectures in moulding engineering graduates to acquire attributes that are required to excel in today’s k-economy. To investigate if PBL is viable for undergraduates in the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, a pilot implementation of PBL in Facilities Planning, a subject required for final year Mechanical Engineering undergraduates with specialization in Industrial Engineering was executed. With 60 students in the class, the whole syllabus of the subject was covered using three main PBL problems. PBL was conducted with the help of industrial partners: a semiconductor company, and a furniture factory. The outcome of the implementation was highly encouraging. Students were able to illustrate good understanding of the content, while progressively exhibiting maturity in their generic skills, such as communication, team-working, self-directed learning and problem-solving. However, several aspects of the execution can be further improved. |
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| spelling | utm.eprints-9912017-08-28T03:00:27Z http://eprints.utm.my/991/ Problem-based learning in facilities planning: a pilot implementation Mohd. Yusof, Khairiyah Syed Hassan, Syed Ahmad Helmi Abd. Hamid, Mohd. Kamaruddin Hassim, Mimi Haryani LB2300 Higher Education In Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Problem Based Learning (PBL) is proposed as an alternative to lectures in moulding engineering graduates to acquire attributes that are required to excel in today’s k-economy. To investigate if PBL is viable for undergraduates in the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, a pilot implementation of PBL in Facilities Planning, a subject required for final year Mechanical Engineering undergraduates with specialization in Industrial Engineering was executed. With 60 students in the class, the whole syllabus of the subject was covered using three main PBL problems. PBL was conducted with the help of industrial partners: a semiconductor company, and a furniture factory. The outcome of the implementation was highly encouraging. Students were able to illustrate good understanding of the content, while progressively exhibiting maturity in their generic skills, such as communication, team-working, self-directed learning and problem-solving. However, several aspects of the execution can be further improved. 2005-09-26 Conference or Workshop Item PeerReviewed application/pdf en http://eprints.utm.my/991/1/PBL_UN_FP.pdf Mohd. Yusof, Khairiyah and Syed Hassan, Syed Ahmad Helmi and Abd. Hamid, Mohd. Kamaruddin and Hassim, Mimi Haryani (2005) Problem-based learning in facilities planning: a pilot implementation. In: Asia Pasific Forum on Engineering and Technology Education, 26-29 September 2005, Bangkok. |
| spellingShingle | LB2300 Higher Education Mohd. Yusof, Khairiyah Syed Hassan, Syed Ahmad Helmi Abd. Hamid, Mohd. Kamaruddin Hassim, Mimi Haryani Problem-based learning in facilities planning: a pilot implementation |
| title | Problem-based learning in facilities planning: a pilot implementation |
| title_full | Problem-based learning in facilities planning: a pilot implementation |
| title_fullStr | Problem-based learning in facilities planning: a pilot implementation |
| title_full_unstemmed | Problem-based learning in facilities planning: a pilot implementation |
| title_short | Problem-based learning in facilities planning: a pilot implementation |
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| topic | LB2300 Higher Education |
| url | http://eprints.utm.my/991/1/PBL_UN_FP.pdf |
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