Project-Based Problem Learning: Improving Problem-Solving Skills in Higher Education Engineering Students; Aprendizaje de Problemas basado en Proyectos: Mejora de las Habilidades de Resolución de Problemas en Estudiantes de Ingeniería de Educación Superior

Abstract

In engineering education, fostering problem-solving skills is essential for students to meet industry demands. Project-Based Problem Learning (PBPL) is a promising approach to enhancing these skills. This study aims to investigate the impact of PBPL on the problem-solving skills of engineering education students and explore their perceptions of PBPL. A sequential mixed-method approach combined quantitative pre-and post-test analysis with qualitative insights from interviews and questionnaires. The results indicate a significant improvement in problem-solving skills among students after implementing PBPL. Moreover, students expressed positive perceptions of PBPL, highlighting its benefits in enhancing critical thinking and collaboration. PBPL shows promise in enhancing problem-solving skills among engineering education students and has positive implications for teaching and learning in universities. The findings suggest that integrating PBPL into engineering curricula can effectively enhance students' problem-solving abilities, better preparing them for future challenges in the industry. © The Author(s) 2025.

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Author Keywords

Engineering education Problem-solving skills Project-based problem learning sequential mixed-methods student perceptions

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Author Affiliations

Department of Electronics Engineering, Universitas Negeri Padang, Padang, West Sumatra, Indonesia

Department of Electrical Engineering, Universitas Negeri Padang, Padang, West Sumatra, Indonesia

Department of Automotive Engineering, Universitas Negeri Padang, Padang, West Sumatra, Indonesia

Universitas Negeri Padang, Padang, West Sumatra, Indonesia

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Project-Based Problem Learning: Improving Problem-Solving Skills in Higher Education Engineering Students; Aprendizaje de Problemas basado en Proyectos: Mejora de las Habilidades de Resolución de Problemas en Estudiantes de Ingeniería de Educación Superior

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