Enhancing TVET Students’ Learning Experience through Digital Learning Module Development: A Case Study in Higher Education

Abstract

This study examines the development and evaluation of a digital Learning Module named the CADCAM learning module for industrial machining technology, aimed at enhancing engagement and competence among Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) students. The module was developed using the ADDIE instructional design model as a framework and guided by experiential learning principles, incorporating multimedia features, structured video tutorials, and targeted Mastercam exercises. Thirty (30) undergraduate machining technology students from Malaysian Technical University Network (MTUN) institutions participated. A quantitative approach was applied using a structured questionnaire to assess students’ perceptions, learning interest, and the relationship between these variables. Data were analysed using descriptive statistics and Pearson correlation analysis. Findings revealed highly positive perceptions of the module’s design and a strong, statistically significant relationship between perceptions and learning interest (r = 0.736, p < 0.001). The results highlight the value of integrating systematic instructional design with experiential learning principles to create effective digital modules in TVET, with potential application across other technical disciplines.