Problem based learning in engineering education: a viable alternative for shaping graduates for the 21st century?

• Main Authors: Mohd. Yusof, Khairiyah, Abdul Aziz, Azila, Abd. Hamid, Mohd. Kamaruddin, Abu Hassan, Mohd. Ariffin, Hassim, Mimi Haryani, Syed Hassan, Syed Ahmad Helmi, NMA, Azila
• Format: Conference or Workshop Item
• Language: English
• Published: 2004
• Subjects: LB2300 Higher Education
• Online Access: http://eprints.utm.my/id/eprint/974/1/KMY_-_CEE2004.pdf; http://eprints.utm.my/id/eprint/974/

Engineering educators are faced with demands from various sectors to produce graduates who can be effective in today’s borderless k-economy. To accommodate these demands and adapt to changes in the 21st century, Problem Based Learning (PBL) is proposed as an alternative to traditional lectures in...