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Analytical Evaluation of Learning Experiences on Problem-Solving Efficacy of Vietnamese College Students

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This study was conducted to explore how learning experiences affect problem-solving efficacy of Vietnamese college students. The study used a questionnaire survey with 430 students’ technical and scientific areas from three member universities at Vietnam National University of Ho Chi Minh City. Results of this study indicated that Vietnamese college students’ problem-solving efficacy was within the range of “average” to “high” response. Various college learning experiences of teaching approach, and learning engagement influenced as significant factors affecting students’ problem-solving efficacy.

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  1. University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University of Ho Chi Minh City, No 10–12, Dinh Tien Hoang Stress, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

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  2. Research Institute of Quantitative Econo, Zhejiang Gongshang University, Jiaogong Road, Hangzhou 149, Zhejiang Province, 310012, China, People's Republic

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Duong, MQ. (2014). Analytical Evaluation of Learning Experiences on Problem-Solving Efficacy of Vietnamese College Students. In: Watada, J., Xu, B., Wu, B. (eds) Innovative Management in Information and Production. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4614-4857-0_8

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