How To Utilize the Mindmaps To Facilitate Problem-finding Attitude of the Engineering Students In a Creative Mechanical Design Course

 This study was conducted to explore how creative problem-solving processes and divergent thinking can be closely integrated and taught, and what are the factors to enhance students’ ability for creative learning. One research question was investigated: What were the qualitative differences between the case study and the mindmapping on students’ attitudes and perceptions? Observation, a questionnaire, and interviews collected data on classroom activities and teachers’ efforts to foster student creativity. It was found that teacher participation, classroom interactions, classroom atmosphere, comprehension of teaching materials, and students’ involvement were significant factors that influenced students’ creative learning.