Problem based learning in mechanical engineering to train student's creativity

• Published in: Journal of physics. Conference series Vol. 1280; no. 5; pp. 52072 - 52075
• Main Authors: Setyowidodo, I, Sutanto, Handayani, A D, Mahmudi, H
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Bristol IOP Publishing 01.11.2019
• Subjects: Creativity; Critical thinking; Data collection; Design of experiments; Engineering education; Field tests; Mechanical engineering; Physics; Problem based learning; Real time; Revisions; Skills; Students; Websites
• ISSN: 1742-6588; 1742-6596
• DOI: 10.1088/1742-6596/1280/5/052072

Creative thinking skills is highly significant thinking skills that will be increasingly necessary because of the increase in complex problems caused by the rapid development of technology and social movements worldwide. Therefore, educators should train the creativity to their students in order to enable their success as future citizens. Student creativity is very important in the teaching and learning, its because every student are unique, so they are always have their own creativity. PBL should be implemented in various disciplines, such as in Mechanical engineering Programs. Using a problem-based learning approach is an alternative and effective way to introduce, discuss, and learn about a given (creativity) topic or concept. The purpose of this learning model develops high-level thinking skills in problem-oriented situations and integrates new knowledge to train student's creativity, providing authentic issues and meaningfully emphasized real time data from websites. This type of research is a quasi-experimental research with Pre-Test - Post Test Experimental design. Implementation of development procedures in this study include (1) research and information collection; (2) planning; (3) development of initial product form; (4) field test and product revision; (5) revision of the final product; and (6) dissemination and implementation. Data collection using test, observation, documentation and interview techniques. The quantitative data analyse with one sample t test. Real time data is information delivered immediately after the observation or data collection, various real time data can be collected through the address of the website in the internet. The module product in this study is a learning model device that integrates real time data to train student's creativity. This study shows that the implementation of Problem Based Learning can enhancing the creativity of Mechanical Engineering Students Program in Universitas Nusantara PGRI Kediri.