Open AccessEngineering Students Learning Experience through a Unique Global Project-Based Learning
Author(s) -
Nurzal Effiyana Ghazali,
Khairiyah MohdYusof,
Fatin Aliah Phang,
Rashidah Arsat,
Nur Azliza Ahmad,
Hiroaki Morino
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
international journal of emerging technologies in learning/international journal: emerging technologies in learning
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1868-8799
pISSN - 1863-0383
DOI - 10.3991/ijet.v16i15.24803
Subject(s) - creativity , thematic analysis , critical thinking , project based learning , work (physics) , mathematics education , psychology , engineering education , computer science , pedagogy , medical education , engineering , qualitative research , engineering management , sociology , medicine , social psychology , social science , mechanical engineering
Current students must prepare themselves with the necessary skills for employment in the engineering industry. In addition, students should prepare themselves to work globally. Along with the needs, Shibaura Institute of Technology introduces a program named global Project-Based Learning (gPBL). Malaysian students from different educational backgrounds joined this pro-gram to experience new skills. The program was participated by 34 students from Malaysia and Japan. Current engineering education is focusing on a course that can foster students’ creativity and critical thinking. Therefore, this study explores students’ experiences in gPBL and what student skills developed throughout the program. Students reported their experiences through the self-reflective journal. Then, thematic analysis was used to analyze the students’ self-reflective journals. The results show gPBL promotes thinking and problem-solving skills, encourages students to work with peers in other fields, and encourages students to adapt to a new culture.