Moulding graduates’ employability skills through problem-oriented project-based learning

This paper discusses the implementation of Problem-Oriented Project-Based Learning (POPBL) as part of I-LEAD intervention program at a public university. The I-LEAD program, which integrated soft skills theoretical knowledge and its application, was developed to help graduating students improve thei...

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Main Authors:	Fatmawati, Adam, Hafizoah, Kassim, Jamilah Bebe, Mohamad, Mansor, Sulaiman
Format:	Conference or Workshop Item
Language:	English
Published:	Universiti Malaysia Pahang 2018
Subjects:	BD Speculative Philosophy L Education (General) LB2300 Higher Education
Online Access:	http://umpir.ump.edu.my/id/eprint/24111/ http://umpir.ump.edu.my/id/eprint/24111/1/52.1%20Moulding%20graduates%E2%80%99%20employability%20skills%20through%20problem.pdf

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spelling	ump-241112019-02-13T02:50:10Z http://umpir.ump.edu.my/id/eprint/24111/ Moulding graduates’ employability skills through problem-oriented project-based learning Fatmawati, Adam Hafizoah, Kassim Jamilah Bebe, Mohamad Mansor, Sulaiman BD Speculative Philosophy L Education (General) LB2300 Higher Education This paper discusses the implementation of Problem-Oriented Project-Based Learning (POPBL) as part of I-LEAD intervention program at a public university. The I-LEAD program, which integrated soft skills theoretical knowledge and its application, was developed to help graduating students improve their employability skills before embarking into the working world. A one-group pre-test post-test experimental method was employed through the administration of an achievement test, perception questionnaire and student data from the university’s Integrated Management System. Thirty-two students who did not achieve the Program Objectives related to leadership skills, team working, communication skills, critical and problem solving and ethics and moral professional were recruited from various faculties. They were required to attend the program specifically the POPBL module. During the program, the students were grouped into a 5-member group to work on a project, write a proposal and final report, and present the project. The findings depict that students were able to prepare a project report, but needed guidance in preparing project proposal particularly in identifying a problem. Interestingly, most participants reported an adequate Soft Skills enhancement particularly team working and communication skills. Universiti Malaysia Pahang 2018-09 Conference or Workshop Item PeerReviewed pdf en http://umpir.ump.edu.my/id/eprint/24111/1/52.1%20Moulding%20graduates%E2%80%99%20employability%20skills%20through%20problem.pdf Fatmawati, Adam and Hafizoah, Kassim and Jamilah Bebe, Mohamad and Mansor, Sulaiman (2018) Moulding graduates’ employability skills through problem-oriented project-based learning. In: 6th Global Higher Education Forum 2018 (GHEF 6.0), 8-10 October 2018 , Le Meridien Hotel, PutraJaya. p. 1..
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spellingShingle	BD Speculative Philosophy L Education (General) LB2300 Higher Education Fatmawati, Adam Hafizoah, Kassim Jamilah Bebe, Mohamad Mansor, Sulaiman Moulding graduates’ employability skills through problem-oriented project-based learning
description	This paper discusses the implementation of Problem-Oriented Project-Based Learning (POPBL) as part of I-LEAD intervention program at a public university. The I-LEAD program, which integrated soft skills theoretical knowledge and its application, was developed to help graduating students improve their employability skills before embarking into the working world. A one-group pre-test post-test experimental method was employed through the administration of an achievement test, perception questionnaire and student data from the university’s Integrated Management System. Thirty-two students who did not achieve the Program Objectives related to leadership skills, team working, communication skills, critical and problem solving and ethics and moral professional were recruited from various faculties. They were required to attend the program specifically the POPBL module. During the program, the students were grouped into a 5-member group to work on a project, write a proposal and final report, and present the project. The findings depict that students were able to prepare a project report, but needed guidance in preparing project proposal particularly in identifying a problem. Interestingly, most participants reported an adequate Soft Skills enhancement particularly team working and communication skills.
format	Conference or Workshop Item
author	Fatmawati, Adam Hafizoah, Kassim Jamilah Bebe, Mohamad Mansor, Sulaiman
author_facet	Fatmawati, Adam Hafizoah, Kassim Jamilah Bebe, Mohamad Mansor, Sulaiman
author_sort	Fatmawati, Adam
title	Moulding graduates’ employability skills through problem-oriented project-based learning
title_short	Moulding graduates’ employability skills through problem-oriented project-based learning
title_full	Moulding graduates’ employability skills through problem-oriented project-based learning
title_fullStr	Moulding graduates’ employability skills through problem-oriented project-based learning
title_full_unstemmed	Moulding graduates’ employability skills through problem-oriented project-based learning
title_sort	moulding graduates’ employability skills through problem-oriented project-based learning
publisher	Universiti Malaysia Pahang
publishDate	2018
url	http://umpir.ump.edu.my/id/eprint/24111/ http://umpir.ump.edu.my/id/eprint/24111/1/52.1%20Moulding%20graduates%E2%80%99%20employability%20skills%20through%20problem.pdf
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