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Problem Solving Abilities of Malaysian University Students


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Md.Yunus, Aida Suraya and Hamzah, Ramlah and Ahmad Tarmizi , Rohani and Abu, Rosini and Md.Nor, Sharifah and Ismail, Habsah and Wan Ali, Wan Zah and Abu Bakar, Kamariah (2005) Problem Solving Abilities of Malaysian University Students. International Journal of Teaching and Learning in Higher Education, 17 (2). pp. 86-96. ISSN 1812-9129

Abstract

Problem solving abilities of college graduates have received considerable attention among employers, university professors and the public at large. Problem solving is a generic skill that needs to be acquired in ensuring success in learning and in the workplace. This study focuses on problem solving abilities of Malaysian university students from the faculties of Engineering, Science, Computer Science, Medicine, Management and Law. A total of 3025 respondents participated in this study. Samples were chosen from seven public universities and two private universities. Data were collected using the Problem Solving Skills Scale (PSSS) component of the Social Problem Solving Inventory (SPSI). The SPSI consists of two major scales, Problem Orientation Scale (POS) and Problem Solving Skills Scale (PSSS). The purpose of this study was to describe the overall problem solving abilities of Malaysian university students, with comparisons made based on year of study and fields of study. There were significant difference between problem solving abilities of (a) final year and first year students, and (b) students from different fields of study.


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Item Type: Article
Divisions: Faculty of Educational Studies
Publisher: International Journal of Teaching and Learning in Higher Education
Keywords: Problem solving abilities, graduates, Malaysian university
Depositing User: Fazlin Hj. Shamsudin
Date Deposited: 17 Jul 2011 06:28
Last Modified: 26 Oct 2015 03:17
URI: http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/17867
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