Muhammad Husin, Usmeldi, Hendri Masdi, Wakhinuddin Simatupang, Fadhilah, Yeka Hendriyani
In engineering education, fostering problem-solving skills is essential for students to meet industry demands. Project-Based Problem Learning (PBPL) is a promising approach to enhancing these skills. This study aims to investigate the impact of PBPL on the problem-solving skills of engineering education students and explore their perceptions of PBPL. A sequential mixed-method approach combined quantitative pre-and post-test analysis with qualitative insights from interviews and questionnaires. The results indicate a significant improvement in problem-solving skills among students after implementing PBPL. Moreover, students expressed positive perceptions of PBPL, highlighting its benefits in enhancing critical thinking and collaboration. PBPL shows promise in enhancing problem-solving skills among engineering education students and has positive implications for teaching and learning in universities. The findings suggest that integrating PBPL into engineering curricula can effectively enhance students' problem-solving abilities, better preparing them for future challenges in the industry. © The Author(s) 2025.
Department of Electronics Engineering, Universitas Negeri Padang, Indonesia; Department of Electrical Engineering, Universitas Negeri Padang, Indonesia; Department of Automotive Engineering, Universitas Negeri Padang, Indonesia; Department of Mining Engineering, Universitas Negeri Padang, Indonesia
