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Universal Journal of Educational Research Vol. 3(1), pp. 39 - 45
DOI: 10.13189/ujer.2015.030106
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Comparison of Example-based Learning and Problem-based Learning in Engineering Domain
Lai Chee Sern *, Kahirol Mohd Salleh , Nor lisa Sulaiman , Mimi Mohaffyza Mohamad , Jailani Md Yunos
Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, Johor, Malaysia
ABSTRACT
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.
KEYWORDS
Example-based Learning, Problem-based Learning, Learning Performance, Cognitive Load
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(a). IEEE Format:
[1] Lai Chee Sern , Kahirol Mohd Salleh , Nor lisa Sulaiman , Mimi Mohaffyza Mohamad , Jailani Md Yunos , "Comparison of Example-based Learning and Problem-based Learning in Engineering Domain," Universal Journal of Educational Research, Vol. 3, No. 1, pp. 39 - 45, 2015. DOI: 10.13189/ujer.2015.030106.
(b). APA Format:
Lai Chee Sern , Kahirol Mohd Salleh , Nor lisa Sulaiman , Mimi Mohaffyza Mohamad , Jailani Md Yunos (2015). Comparison of Example-based Learning and Problem-based Learning in Engineering Domain. Universal Journal of Educational Research, 3(1), 39 - 45. DOI: 10.13189/ujer.2015.030106.