부산대학교 도서관

The COVID-19 pandemic has imposed various challenges on all sectors worldwide, including academia and research. Most Higher Learning Institutions (HLIs) in Malaysia have changed their physical classroom teaching and learning methods to open and distance learning (ODL). The main objective of this study was to determine the challenges in implementing the laboratory courses along with the assessment of the associated psychomotor learning domain required by engineering students during ODL. This study adopts a quantitative method using an online questionnaire survey to gather data on challenges the students face in carrying out laboratory-related activities via ODL. This paper presents findings based on responses from 256 undergraduate engineering students in Malaysia. The study outcomes indicate that the top-ranked challenge to the students during ODL was the lack of suitable equipment to carry out experimental activities. Most students recommended improving the assessment tools to suit the psychomotor learning domain for laboratory-based courses during ODL. The HLIs may use the findings from this study to facilitate the development of their engineering programs and enhance the practice-oriented learning experience during ODL.