Comparison of Example-based Learning and Problem-based Learning in Engineering Domain

The research was conducted to compare the impacts of problem-based learning (PBL) and example-based learning (EBL) on the learning performance in an engineering domain. The research was implemented by means of experimental design. Specifically, a two-group experiment with a pre- and post-test design...

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Published in:Universal journal of educational research (Print) 2015-01, Vol.3 (1), p.39-45
Main Authors: Sern, Lai Chee, Salleh, Kahirol Mohd, Sulaiman, Nor lisa, Mohamad, Mimi Mohaffyza, Yunos, Jailani Md
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Cognitive Processes
College Students
Comparative Analysis
Difficulty Level
Engineering
Engineering Education
Experiments
Foreign Countries
Learning
Learning Processes
Malaysia
Measures (Individuals)
Pretests Posttests
Problem Based Learning
Questionnaires
Statistical Distributions
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Summary:The research was conducted to compare the impacts of problem-based learning (PBL) and example-based learning (EBL) on the learning performance in an engineering domain. The research was implemented by means of experimental design. Specifically, a two-group experiment with a pre- and post-test design was used in this research. A total of 37 students were randomly assigned to PBL and EBL groups. A pre- and post test were developed to measure learning performance. In addition, cognitive loads imposed by those learning strategies were gauged using NASA-TLX questionnaire. The results reveal that EBL is a more effective way to enhance learning performance and induces lower cognitive load during the process of learning and answering the test in comparison to PBL.
ISSN:2332-3205
2332-3213
DOI:10.13189/ujer.2015.030106