Implementation of problem-based learning to improve problem-solving skills in vocational high school
Keywords
problem solving skills, problem-based learning, vocational high school
Document Type
Article
Abstract
The learning process in Vocational High Schools must encourage students to have problem-solving skills needed in the industry through the application of appropriate learning models. In reality, the students' problem-solving skills in computer subjects and basic networks are still lacking, and the Problem-Based Learning learning model has never been applied. This research aims to understand the implementation of Problem-Based Learning (PBL) to improve students' problem-solving skills. This research is a class action research model of Kemmis and Taggart, carried out in three cycles; each cycle consisted of two meetings. The data were analyzed descriptively. The results show how PBL on computer subjects and basic networks can improve problem-solving skills. Improvements occurred in all aspects of observation. In problem-solving skills, 56.25% of the students in the above medium category in cycle I increased in cycle II to be 71.875% and increased again in cycle III to be 100%. This means that there are no students below the medium category in cycle III. PBL can improve problem-solving skills with the steps: (1) orienting students to the problem classically; (2) organizing students to study in a group work of four people and the division of tasks for each member; (3) guiding individual and group investigations on the same topic, discussed maximum in two groups; (4) developing and presenting the work done in front of the class with more time allocation in the discussion session; (5) analyzing and evaluating the problem-solving process that focuses on re-checking the results.
Page Range
177-187
Issue
2
Volume
10
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
10.21831/jpv.v10i2.31210
Source
https://journal.uny.ac.id/index.php/jpv/article/view/31210
Recommended Citation
Hidayati, R. M., & Wagiran, W. (2020). Implementation of problem-based learning to improve problem-solving skills in vocational high school. Jurnal Pendidikan Vokasi, 10(2), 177-187. https://doi.org/10.21831/jpv.v10i2.31210
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