scholarly journals Assessing Collaborative, Project-based Learning Models in Introductory Science Courses

Author(s):  
Kristin Huysken ◽  
Harold Olivey ◽  
Kevin McElmurry ◽  
Ming Gao ◽  
Peter Avis

Collaborative, project-based learning models have been shown to benefit student learning and engagement in the STEM disciplines. This case study evaluates the use of highly collaborative project- and problem-based learning models in introductory courses in the geosciences and biology. In the geosciences, we developed project-based modules with a strong local focus. Student teams worked on three project-based laboratories dealing with the local geology/geomorphology, water quality of a local stream, and local flooding issues. These replaced traditionally taught laboratories on topographic maps and rivers and streams. Student teams presented project results in lieu of taking a traditional laboratory practical. In biology, we designed a collaborative learning model that incorporated three problem-based learning modules into a first-semester introductory biology course. Students were assigned topics in evolution, cell biology and genetics to research independently during the course of the semester, with each module culminating in a brief presentation on the topic. Modules were designed to mirror concepts being covered in the lecture. Preliminary results suggest that student performance and attitudes towards course material benefitted from this learning model. The authors consider outcomes, benefits, and challenges to students and instructors.

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 42-51
Author(s):  
Effendi Effendi ◽  
Melvi Sugiarti ◽  
Wahid Gunarto

The purpose of this study is to find out whether there are significant differences in learning outcomes between students whose learning uses PBL learning models with PjBL learning models in the Vibration and Wave material in Class VIII Belitang Madang Raya 3 Middle School Learning Year 2017/2018. The type of research used in this study is quantitative research methods. The population in this study were class VIII students in the Belitang State Junior High School 3 in Madang Raya consisting of 6 classes. The sampling technique in this study was carried out in a random manner through drawing existing classes. Data collection techniques to find out the learning outcomes of students using tests, and testing hypotheses using the z-test. Based on student learning outcomes after the test is obtained the average value of the experimental class I is 81.88 and the average value of the experimental class II is 73.2. There are significant differences in learning outcomes between students whose learning uses the PBL learning model with the PjBL learning model in the material of Vibration and Waves in Class VIII of the State Middle School 3 Belitang Madang Raya Learning Year 2017/2018. This can be seen from the value of Zhit = 39.3 not located between -1.96 and 1.96, so that H0 is rejected and Ha is accepted. Keywords: Problem Based Learning, Project Based Learning, Student Learning Outcomes.


2016 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Fauzi Fauzi ◽  
Binari Manurung ◽  
Syahmi Edi

This research aim to investigate the effect of learning model to students learning outcomes in environmental pollution subject matter. This research method was quasi experimental design with pretest and posttest control group design. Research population in this research was the whole Grade X students in SMA Negeri 1 Bendahara academic year 2015/2016 as much as 120 students. Samples of this research were 3 regular classes of Grade X with total 90 students. Samples of this research were choosen based on special criteria (purpossive sampling). Data were collected using test instrument. Data analysis technique was using analysis of covarians. The result of study showed that there was a significant effect of learning models (project and problem based learning) to students outcome. (Fcount = 16,46; P = 0,00). Based on this study result, it can be concluded that students outcome which taught using project based learning model was higher than problem based learning and convensional learning models.


2015 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 87
Author(s):  
Erlisnawati ' ◽  
Hendri Marhadi

The problem in this research was social studies student achievement in fourth grade (IV) SDN 169 Pekanbaru still low with average value 63.88 (with KKM 75). The purpose of this research was to improve the student achievement of the fourth grade (IV) SDN 169 Pekanbaru with the implementation of Problem Based Learning model. This research was classroom action research with two cycles in first semester 2015. Before implementation Problem Based Learning average 63.88, after implementation of Problem Based Learning, UH I was 71.25 that improve 11.54% from before exam with average 61.62. UH II was 80.38 that improve 25.83%. Teacher’s activities with the implementation of Problem Based Learning at first meeting of first cycle was 70% (good category), and second meeting was 80% (good category) that improve 10 point. At second cycle, teacher’s activitiesat first meeting was 90% (very good category) that improve 10 point from second meeting of first cycle. Second meeting of second cycle was 95% (very good category) which improve 5 point. Students activities at first meeting of first cycle was 65% (good category), and second meeting 75% (good category) that improve 10 point. At second cycle, student activities at first meeting was 80% (good category) that improve 5 point from second meeting of first cycle. Second meeting of second cycle was 85% (very good category) which improve 5 point. Implementation of Problem Based Learning model can improvedsocial studies student achievement of fourth grade (IV) SDN 169 Pekanbaru.Keywords: problems based learning, sosial studies student’s achievement


2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Yusmaneti Yusmaneti

This research is based on the low learning outcomes of Citizenship Education for fourth grade students of State Primary School 010, Pulau Aro, Kuantan Tengah Subdistrict, Kuantan Singingi Regency, from 12 students only 5 (41.66%) who achieved the minimum completeness criteria determined by the school at 70 with an average score amounting to 65.4. The research aims to improve the learning outcomes of Citizenship Education through the application of problem based intruction models. The results of the study show, during the learning process before using the problem-based learning model, the average score was 65.4 with incomplete categories and after using the learning model based on the average problem of student learning outcomes in the first cycle to 79.7 with complete categories while in the cycle II has increased again to 87.6 with complete categories. Based on the results of this study, it can be concluded that through the application of problem-based learning models (Problem Based Intruction) can improve Student Grade 4 Citizenship Education Learning Outcomes of State Primary School 010, Pulau Aro, Kuantan Tengah Subdistrict, Kuantan Singingi Regency.


Author(s):  
Sartika Sepriyani ◽  
Rayandra Asyhar ◽  
Asrial Asrial

The ability to solve problems is a skill that students need to have in dealing with various problems in life. This study aims to determine the effect of problem based learning models; cognitive styles and interaction between both factors on science learning outcomes of students in class VII of MTs 2 Tanjung Jabung Timur in academic year 2015/2016. This research was conducted with a quasi-experimental research method by applying a 2 × 2 factorial design. The study sample consisted of an experimental class of 30 students and a control class of 29 students. Data collection was conducted using two types of instruments, namely the Group Embedded Figures Test (GEFT) to measure students cognitive styles and students' learning outcomes test in essay forms. The Problem Based Learning model affect the learning outcomes, there is significant difference in science learning outcomes between students who have Cognitive field dependent (FD) style that is taught by the Problem Based Learning model and students who have Cognitive FD style that is taught by conventional learning models. The results show that the value of the experimental class post-test is higher than that of the control class. In short, the experimental class with the application of the Problem Based Learning model in the learning process provides higher learning outcomes than that of the conventional models.


2017 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 33
Author(s):  
Riti Desmiwati ◽  
Ratnawulan Ratnawulan ◽  
Yulkifli Yulkifli

One effort that can be done by teachers to improve the competence of students was to develop of Student Worksheet (LKPD). LKPD was said to be qualified if it has valid criteria. Valid means the developed product can be used to measure what should be measured. Validity of LKPD was assessed by experts in the field. The purpose of this study was to determine the validity of LKPD experimentphysics oriented by problem based learning models be used tools practicum based on digital technology. The methode of this study was descrptive methode. The research instrument used was validation sheet in the form of assessment questionnaire. Analysis of data used descriptive analysis. The validation result was obtained LKPD physics experiment oriented Problem Based Learning model with tools of practicum based on digital technology was valid criteria.


2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Arsin Junus

To create an attractive learning atmosphere, a teacher needs an approach that is a discovery learning model in the learning process. The purpose of this study was to improve learning understanding and learning outcomes of Inpres Tompudau students in natural science learning material vegetative propagation of plants through the application of discovery learning models. The research method used is classroom action research consisting of planning, acting, observing, and reflecting through two cycles. Data collection techniques, namely observation, tests, and documentation. The data analysis technique uses qualitative and quantitative data techniques with indicators of success seen from an increase in the minimum completeness criteria (KKM) for science subjects for Grade VI students of SDN Inpres Tompudau Semester 1 of the 2019/2020 academic year. Students can be said to be completing individually in learning if they meet the specified KKM value standards if the specified KKM standard is 65 and the student exceeds that value then it can be ascertained that the student is complete, and classically 85% of the total is declared complete learning and 85% of the number stated an increase in understanding of learning. The results showed that the use of discovery learning models could improve the understanding and learning outcomes of Grade VI students of SDN Inpres Tompudau regarding the vegetative propagation of plants in the first semester of the 2019/2020 academic year.


2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Yendrawaty Yendrawaty

This research aimed to describe the influence of Problem Based Learning Model and Learning Motivation to Expository Text Writing Skills of Students Grade VII MTsN Bukittinggi. The type of research is quasi experiment and the design used is factorial design 2x2. Sampling is done by purposive sampling. Data analysis and discussion were conducted through descriptive-analysis. The analysis results of data were as follows. First, writing expository text taught using the Problem Based Learning model is better than students taught by conventional learning models. Second, Second, writing the expositional text of students who have high learning motivation taught by using Problem Based Learning model is better than those taught with conventional learning model. Third, writing the expositional text of students who have low learning motivation taught by using Problem Based Learning model is better than those taught with conventional learning model. Fourthly, there is no interaction between learning motivation and the learning model in influencing the ability to write expository text of students. In the next description, PBL is used for Problem Based Learning.


2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 79
Author(s):  
Cristian Emanuel Reinsini ◽  
I Wayan Susila ◽  
Mochammad Cholik ◽  
Tri Rijanto

The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of the application of problem-based learning to improve student learning outcomes in the subject of Basic Competencies for Maintaining Brake Systems at SMK Negeri 2 Kupang. This study used a 2x2 factorial research design with experimental methods with a quantitative approach, consisting of two classes: the experimental and control classes. The control class is taught using a direct learning model, and the experimental class is taught using a problem-based learning model. The research sample was 70 students, 36 students from TKR 2 class (experiment class), and 34 students from class XI TKR 3 (control class). The instrument used consisted of a questionnaire of analytical skills, a test of learning outcomes in the cognitive domain, affective domain, and psychomotor domain. This study's results indicate that (1) student learning outcomes using problem-based learning models are significantly higher than learning outcomes for students who use the direct learning model; (2)  the learning outcomes of students who have high analytical skills are significantly higher than the learning outcomes of students who have low analytical skills; and (3) there is an interaction between the use of problem-based learning models and direct learning models on learning outcomes in the basic competency subject of the brake system at SMKN 2 Kupang.


2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 127-139
Author(s):  
Isti Citra Wulandari ◽  
Nuri Dewi Muldayanti ◽  
Anandita Eka Setiadi

Based on observations when apprenticed at SMAN 7 Pontianak it was known that students' critical thinking skills are still low. Therefore, a variety of learning models are needed to improve students' critical thinking skills. The purpose of this research was to determine the differences and effective learning model in improving students' critical thinking skills between students taught using the project-based learning model and the problem based learning model. The research method used was a quasi-experiment with a nonequivalent control group design. The data collection techniques used were measurement. The results showed a significant value of the T-test was 0.000<0.05. This means that there are differences in students' critical thinking skills taught using the project-based learning model and problem-based learning. The average value of N-Gain in the project-based learning model was 0.69 (moderate) while the problem-based learning model was 0.58 (moderate), so the project-based learning model is more effective than the problem based learning model on students' critical thinking skills.Keywords: Critical thinking skills, problem-based learning, project-based learning, cell material


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