Creative Problem-Solving (CPS) Skills among University Students

Abstract

Malaysia had launched the National Education Blueprint (Higher Education) 2015-2025 aimed to improve higher education. There are six learner's aspirations that have been identified to promote excellence in higher education. The blueprint aimed to develop the attributes of students and graduates in line with the world of 21 st century education. One of the attributes that have been emphasized is Creative Problem-Solving (CPS) skills. CPS skills refer to the ability of individuals to solve problems through the development of creative and brilliant ideas. Thus, this paper will present the concept of creative problem-solving skills among university students. Furthermore, this paper will describe the issues and challenges in creative problem solving and the factors that influence this skill. Additionally, a review of creative problem solving (CPS) skills theory is proposed to understand the information processing in order to approach the problem creatively among students and university lecturers. Therefore, this paper will provide inputs to empowering students and higher institution for creative problem-solving skills.

Meta-skills development needs assessment among undergraduate students

“…These results are consistent with a study by Kumnuansin et al (2020), who reported that there was a need to develop the ability to solve problems in new ways among undergraduate students in Thailand. They also concur with the findings of Amran et al (2019), who showed that creative problem-solving is one of the significant deficiencies in the 21 st century among Malaysian undergraduate students, which possibly results from the fact that university students are accustomed to listening to lectures and taking in knowledge without challenge, and they are thus too afraid or embarrassed to express their thoughts. Eubanks et al (2010), however, found that most university students in the United States also lacked the capacity to establish a connection with a problem and generate new solutions, so this may not be a culturally specific issue in undergraduates and is worthy of further exploration.…”

“…(2020) , who reported that there was a need to develop the ability to solve problems in new ways among undergraduate students in Thailand. They also concur with the findings of Amran et al. (2019) , who showed that creative problem-solving is one of the significant deficiencies in the 21 st century among Malaysian undergraduate students, which possibly results from the fact that university students are accustomed to listening to lectures and taking in knowledge without challenge, and they are thus too afraid or embarrassed to express their thoughts.…”

“…Creative problem-solving is not a new skill. It is considered as an essential higher order thinking skill, which can be fostered by integrating critical thinking, creative thinking, and problem-solving thinking, and creating both formal and informal learning settings that encourage learners to practice and develop their ability to think and formulate solutions independently ( Amran et al., 2019 ; Boobphan et al., 2012 ). It is a meta-skill that is normally expected to be developed in an undergraduate programme.…”

How the Novelty of Students' Answers in Solving Mathematical Problems?

“…The ability of students to produce new solutions in resolving algebra problems involving money operations is the impact of involving the context of everyday problems. This is relevant with the results of studies [31], [32], [33], [34]. The ability of students to produce new solutions in designing a flat shape that has specific characteristics is the impact of involving students in the learning carried out by the teacher.…”

Influence of Creative Problem Solving to Study Result Social Sciences Study as Reviewed From the Multicultural Attitude of Students Class v Elementary South Kuta

“…The concept of Creative Problem Solving (CPS) is not a new skill, but it does take into account the role of creativity in solving a problem. This is proven true as there is a link between human thinking and the context of life in which knowledge and skills in solving a problem can be developed and channelled through the application of daily life (Amran et al, 2019).…”