Sulaeman Deni Ramdani, Muhammad Nurtanto, Deddy Supriyatna, Farid Mutohhari, Valiant Lukad Perdana Sutrisno, Bayu Rahmat Setiadi, Herlina Pratiwi, Nabila Naila Fatin
Introduction: vocational students often struggle to diagnose EFI systems due to the abstract nature of the concepts and limited digital skills. Conventional teaching methods fall short in fostering creativity for solving complex technical problems. This study aimed to develop and evaluate a Problem-Based Learning model integrated with Digital Literacy (PBL-DL) to enhance students’ creativity in diagnosing EFI systems. Method: using an adapted Borg and Gall development model, the study involved 176 participants, including teachers, students, and media/material experts. The research proceeded through four stages: preliminary study, design and development, user response testing, and effectiveness testing. Data collection instruments included questionnaires, expert validation checklists, and creativity observation sheets. Analyses used descriptive statistics, paired t-tests, and independent t-tests. Results: the PBL-DL model significantly improved students’ creativity in diagnosing EFI systems. Indicators such as fluency, originality, and elaboration showed statistically significant increases. The integration of digital tools also enhanced students’ access to and engagement with learning materials. The model shows potential for broader application in other complex vocational learning contexts. Conclusions: integrating digital literacy into problem-based learning strengthens students’ creative problem-solving and classroom engagement. The PBL-DL framework contributes to more effective vocational education while supporting the development of essential 21st-century skills. © 2025; Los autores.
Universitas Sultan Ageng Tirtayasa, Department of Mechanical Engineering Education, Banten, Indonesia; Universitas Negeri Jakarta, Department of Vocational and Technology Education, Jakarta, Indonesia; Universitas Sarjanawiyata Tamansiswa, Department of Mechanical Engineering Education, Yogyakarta, Indonesia; Universitas Sebelas Maret, Department of Mechanical Engineering Education, Central Java, Indonesia; Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta, Department of Mechanical Engineering Education, Yogyakarta, Indonesia; Universitas Islam Negeri Sultan Maulana Hasanuddin, Department of Islamic Religious Education, Banten, Indonesia; Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta, Department of Automotive Engineering Education, Yogyakarta, Indonesia
