Keywords
project-based learning, PIKA vocational secondary school, learning praxis
Document Type
Article
Abstract
This study aims to find out the praxis of project-based learning at PIKA Vocational Secondary School Semarang and to identify the advantages and disadvantages. The design of this research is a qualitative case study. The data collection techniques were in-depth interviews, participant observation, and document analysis. The informants of this study were: principal, vice-principal, teachers, employees, and students. This study shows that: (1) there are two patterns of project-based learning at PIKA VSS Semarang. The first pattern is an internal internship program, and the second is learning a productive practice program. (2) The advantages of project-based learning are: (a) it trains the students' sense of entrepreneurship; (b) it develops learning motivation; (c) it gives a complete, real and contextual learning experience; and (d) it develops the students' hard skills and soft skills. The disadvantages of project-based learning are: (a) it requires the acquisition competencies to perform project assignments; (b) it takes times; (c) it requires high operational costs; (d) it requires adequate facilities.
Page Range
103-113
Issue
1
Volume
10
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
10.21831/jpv.v10i1.29032
Source
https://journal.uny.ac.id/index.php/jpv/article/view/29032
Recommended Citation
Noviansyah, W., & Sudira, P. (2020). The praxis of project-based learning at PIKA Vocational Secondary School Semarang. Jurnal Pendidikan Vokasi, 10(1), 103-113. https://doi.org/10.21831/jpv.v10i1.29032
References
Adriyanto, A. (2012). SMK PIKA Semarang, sekolah atau pabrik? Vocational Education. https://1ptk.blogspot.com/2012/09/smk-pika-semarang-sekolah-atau-pabrik.html
Amaral, J. A. A. do, Gonçalves, P., & Hess, A. (2015). Creating a project-based learning environment to improve project management skills of graduate students. Journal of Problem Based Learning in Higher Education, 3(2), 120-130. https://doi.org/10.5278/ojs.jpblhe.v0i0.1178
Bender, W. N. (2012). Project-based learning: Differentiating instruction for the 21st century. Corwin.
Berita Jateng. (2015). Siswa SMK PIKA ikuti World Skill Competition di Brasil. BeritaJateng.Net. http://beritajateng.net/siswa-smk-pika-ikuti-world-skill-competition-di-brasil/
Boutin, F., Chinien, C., Moratis, L., & van Baalen, P. (2009). Overview: Changing economic environment and workplace requirements: Implications for re-engineering TVET for prosperity. In R. Maclean & D. Wilson (Eds.), International handbook of education for the changing world of work. Springer.
Kosasih, E. (2014). Strategi belajar dan pembelajaran: Implementasi Kurikulum 2013. Yrama Widya.
Kuswantoro, A. (2014). Teaching factory: Rencana dan nilai enterpreneurship. Graha Ilmu.
Larmer, J., Mergendoller, J., & Boss, S. (2015). Setting the standard for project based learning: A proven approach to rigorous classroom instruction. ASCD.
Miles, M. B., & Hubberman, A. M. (1994). Qualitative data anaysis. SAGE Publications.
Mulyadi, E. (2016). Penerapan model project based learning untuk meningkatan kinerja dan prestasi belajar Fisika siswa SMK. Jurnal Pendidikan Teknologi Dan Kejuruan, 22(4), 385-395. https://doi.org/10.21831/jptk.v22i4.7836
Pancawati, R., & Sukardi, T. (2017). Profil pembelajaran kewirausahaan pada business center SMK Bisnis dan Manajemen di Kota Yogyakarta. Journal of Vocational and Work Education, 1(1), 119-132. http://journal.student.uny.ac.id/ojs/index.php/JoVWE/article/view/6097
Prosser, C. A., & Quigley, T. H. (1950). Vocational education in a democracy. American Technical Society.
Setiawaty, T. (2013). Penerapan best practice pada manajemen pembelajaran praktek SMK PIKA Semarang dalam mempersiapkan lulusan siap kerja dan berdaya saing global. Innovation of Vocational Technology Education, 9(2), 179-200. https://doi.org/10.17509/invotec.v9i2.4879
Silberman, M. (2014). Handbook experiential learning: Strategi pembelajaran dari dunia nyata (M. Khozim (trans.)). Nusa Media.
Sudira, P. (2016). TVET abad XXI: Filosofi, teori, konsep, dan strategi pembelajaran vokasional. UNY Press.
Sugestiyadi, B. (2012). Model magang siswa Sekolah Menengah Kejuruan (SMK) bidang studi Teknik Furniture di Jawa Tengah [Doctoral thesis. Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta, Yogyakarta]. https://eprints.uny.ac.id/31753/
Sumarni, W. (2015). The strengths and weaknesses of the implementation of project based learning: A review. International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), 4(3), 478-484. https://www.ijsr.net/get_abstract.php?paper_id=SUB152023
Trianto, T. (2014). Mendesain model pembelajaran inovatif, progresif, dan kontekstual. Prenada Media.
Trilling, B., & Fadel, C. (2009). 21st century skills: Learning for life in our times. Jossey-Bass.
Ulya, F. N. (2019). BPS: Pengangguran meningkat, lulusan SMK mendominasi (Y. Sukmana (ed.)). Kompas.Com. https://money.kompas.com/read/2019/11/05/155358926/bps-pengangguran-meningkat-lulusan-smk-mendominasi
Wena, M. (2014). Strategi pembelajaran inovatif kontemporer: Suatu tinjauan konseptual operasional. Bumi Aksara.
Yin, R. K. (2009). Case study research: Design and methods. SAGE Publications.
