SICSS 1703 The Effects of Worked Example and Problem Solving on Learning Performance and Cognitive Load
The research was conducted to compare the impacts of problem based learning (PBL) and example based learning (EBL) on the learning performance in an engineering domain. The research was implemented by means of experimental design. Specifically, a two group experiment with a preand post test design was used in this research. A total of 37 students were randomly assigned to PBL and EBL groups. A preand post test were developed to measure learning performance. In addition, cognitive loads imposed by those learning strategies were gauged and using NASA TLX questionnaire. The results reveal that EBL is a more effective way to enhance learning performance and induces lower cognitive load during the process of learning and answering the test in comparison to PBL.