The Relationship between Level of Creative Thinking and Visualization Skills among Students in the Technical and Vocational Education Program

Abstract

The production of graduates in the technical field necessitates a high level of knowledge and technical proficiency to ensure they become highly competent professionals. Mastery of creative thinking and visualization skills is essential. These skills are crucial in contributing to the development of exceptional, creative, and innovative graduates. In addition, these skills are among the main components to be master by the student especially in the field of engineering. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to identify the Creative Thinking Levels and Visualization Skills among students in the technical and vocational education program at University Technology Malaysia, Johor Bahru. The objective of the study is to identify the level of creative thinking, visualization skills and the relationship between creative thinking and visualization among students in the technical and vocational education program. This study using quantitative research approaches by using survey form as an instrument in data collection. The data was analysed using the computer software 'SPSS' and presented in the form of percentage, mean and standard deviation. The results of the study show that student with high creative thinking level and visualization skills able to make a decision and solve problems wisely by applying their knowledge, experience and thinking skills creatively. Therefore, the use of creativity and visualization skills in improving the individual learning experience is seen as a necessity in maintaining an increasingly competitive learning environment in the global market. In summary it is seen that learning based on creativity thinking and visualization skills can have an impact and produce active learning and further improve the quality of national education.