Curriculum Initiatives to Help Engineering Students Learn and Develop

Author(s):  
Duncan Fraser

This chapter discusses two sets of initiatives: the first set aims to improve student learning in engineering through the use of computer simulations and Problem-Based Learning, and the second set aims to help students grow through building community and developing their sense of identity as engineers. The chapter shows how these initiatives have been underpinned by viewing learning as participation and not simply acquisition of knowledge, by embracing knowing, acting, and being as three pillars of curriculum design, and by recognising the important role that variation plays in learning. It also discusses other frameworks that have been drawn on, namely pedagogies of engagement, Problem-Based Learning, learning through computer simulations, and learning outside the classroom. The chapter concludes after describing each of these sets of initiatives in some detail.

Author(s):  
Ita Laila Puji Rahmawati

<p><em>This research is a classroom action research (PTK) which consists of two cycles. This PTK has two cycles in one cycle, there are four stages, namely planning, implementing, observing and reflecting. The research subjects were students of grade IV A SDN Pedurungan Lor 01 Semarang, Central Java with a total of 31 students. Data collection techniques using test and non-test techniques. The assessment instrument uses item items and observations of the scoring rubric. The results showed that the application of the Problem Based Learning learning model can improve student learning outcomes in Theme 4 Various Classes IV A SDN Pedurungan Lor 01 Semarang, this is evidenced by the learning outcomes in cycle I, namely 14 students out of 31 students or 45%, while students who completed as many as 17 students from 31 students or 55%. In cycle II, in the initial conditions according to the background of the research, there were 22 students out of 31 students or 71% who had not yet completed it. In cycle II, there were 7 students out of 31 students or 23% who had not completed, while 24 students out of 31 students or 77% who had completed it. This means that student learning outcomes increase from cycle I to cycle II.</em><em> </em><em>The conclusion of this study is that using the Problem Based Leraning learning model can improve student learning outcomes in Theme 4 Various Occupations of class IV A SDN Pedurungan Lor 01 Semarang. </em></p>


2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 94-108
Author(s):  
Nina Erlina

This research discusses the application of the SSCS type problem based learning model to improve student learning outcomes in class X1 AK1 SMKN 1 Sungailiat. The research method used in this study is PTK that is done with the type of search, solve, create, and share (SCSS) in the subject of Accounting material about closing journal. The findings show: 1) the SSCS type problem based learning model can improve student learning outcomes, this can be proven by comparing the test scores in each cycle. 2) this learning model is also able to overcome miss-matches, especially on social concepts that are abstract and require real evidence from real life to brought into the learning process. 3) obstacles encountered related to the application of this learning method namely: a) the teacher involved was not accustomed to using PBL learning models with this type of SSCS before,  so that it had a little difficulty in applying it. After several meetings, the teacher is accustomed to adapt in optimizing their use for learning activities of students in the classroom. b) students want the learning phase and the experiments they do are designed to be more interesting and interactive, and contain examples of real activities that are more related to the material discussed.


Author(s):  
Erwoko Erwoko

This study aimed to determine the increase in student activity and learning outcomes through the implementation of the Problem Based Learning (PBL) model. This research is based on the fact that the average score of students is deficient; as many as 18 students have not completed, while 16 students have completed learning. This research is classroom action research conducted in 3 cycles. The method of data collection was carried out through observation. Data analysis was carried out by comparing the test results in cycle 1, cycle 2, and cycle 3 with descriptive techniques. The results of this study indicate that the application of the Problem Based Learning model assisted by Edmodo in the subject of Animation can improve student learning outcomes. In the first cycle, it was 47%, in the second cycle, it increased to 74%, then in the third cycle it increased to 88%, so with these data, it can be concluded that the achievement of the research success criteria for student learning outcomes has been achieved. Thus, it can be concluded that class IX students' learning outcomes and learning activities in the Lua-Based Network Technology lesson at SMKN 1 SEMENDAWAI SUKU III have increased.


2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
ObajaDwi Handoko

This study has a purpose to describe the steps of using Problem Based Learning model, in improving learning outcomes Subtheme Curtural Diversity in My Country. The research was conducted in SD Negeri Purwosari 01 Temanggung Regency with the subject of research is the fourth grader of SD Negeri Purwosari 01. The independent variable in this research is the learning model of Problem Based Learning, while the dependent variable, that is student learning outcomes. Data collection by observation and test. this study is designed to be implemented in two cycles. This study is designed to be implemented in two cycles. Each cycle consists of four stages: planning, action, observation, and analysis and reflection. Data analysis techniques in this study are divided into two, the first is the analysis of quantitative data, is the value of student learning outcomes, and the second is the qualitative data, sentences that describe the results of observations on the implementation of learning. The results showed that the application of Problem Based Learning model can improve student learning outcomes. The analysis of learning result data shows that students' learning completeness is only 23.08%, increased to 46.15% in cycle I and in cycle II the learning completeness has reached 92.31%. Keyword : Problem Based Learning, Learning Result 


2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 153
Author(s):  
Zuyyina Fihayati

The role of students is needed to improve student learning outcomes, in this case the students are expected to be able to manage or manage himself. This study aims to prove the difference between problem-based learning model and lecture learning. In addition, it also proves that the use of Problem-Based learning model and lecture learning in children who have high regulation and children who have low regulation of the results of learning Civics and to prove the interaction of the implementation of Learning and self-regulation affect the results of learning Civics class V in MI Muhammadiyah district Sidoarjo. The results of this study indicate 1. There are differences in the results of learning PKN class V by using Problem-Based Learning Model with the use of Lecture Learning in MI MuhammadiyahSidoarjo district; 2. There are differences in the results of Civics learning in grade V children who have high self-regulation and children who have low regulation; 3. There is an interaction of the application of learning and Self Regulation has an effect on the learning result of VII C grade in MI Muhammadiyah of Sidoarjo Regency.


Author(s):  
Launa Yenny Abadi Simanjuntak ◽  
Reh Bungana Perangin-Angin ◽  
Daulat Saragi

Learning media is a learning tool that is very important in the learning process. This study aims to produce scientific-based learning videos with problem-based learning models to improve the learning outcomes of Civic students in 4th grade elementary school in Parm testimonial, Toba Samosir district. This type of research is research and development using the 4D model. research instruments used in the form of an expert validation questionnaire, teacher and student response questionnaire and learning achievement tests. Then the data analysis in the form of expert validation analysis is carried out by material, language and media experts, practicality analysis is carried out by teacher and student questionnaires and effectiveness analysis is done by pretest and posttest. The stages of this research are define, design, develop and assess. The results of this study indicate that the validation rate of material experts is 80% in the very high category, the validation of linguists is 89% in the very high category and the validation of the media expert is 92% in the very high category while the N gain for student learning outcomes is 0.7 with the category high. Finally, instructional videos are also considered by teachers and students by obtaining 87.5% of teachers and obtaining an average of 79% of students in either category. Thus, scientific-based videos can improve student learning outcomes.


2018 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 59
Author(s):  
Zuldia Darman

<p>This research is motivated by science learning which is still teacher-centered. So that boring science learning takes place. Besides that, the standard of completeness in the desired science learning has not been achieved. The purpose of this study is to improve student learning outcomes by using Action Research through problem-based learning strategies which include (1) planning, (2) implementation, and (3) learning outcomes. Based on the results of the study, it appears that student learning outcomes have increased. By using problem-based learning strategies, the percentage of the results of the average value of student learning in the first cycle was 66.97% and in the second cycle the percentage of students' average score was 82.26%. The percentage increase in the average value of the results of the first cycle and second cycle is 5.29%. The conclusion of this study is to use problem-based learning strategies to improve learning outcomes of class V students of SDN 02 Silaut.</p>


Author(s):  
Bangkit Subarkah

<p><em>The purpose of this study was to improve student learning outcomes in Indonesian muples by using the problem based learning method. This research is a Classroom Action Research (PTK) using two cycles. Each cycle consists of planning, implementing, observing and reflecting. In this study using post tests. In the first cycle, 81% students completed while in the second cycle it was 100%. These results indicate that the Problem Based Learning method can improve the learning outcomes of Indonesian students in grade III SD Negeri Surorejo.</em></p>


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