PBL (Problem Based Learning)

PBL (Problem Based Learning)

Problem Based Learning is a learning process that is the starting point of learning based on real-life problems and last of these problems the student is stimulated to study this problem based on the knowledge and experience they have had before (prior knowledge) so that prior knowledge of this will form a new knowledge and experience . Using small group discussions are the main points in the application of PBL. Features of PBL:

1.      Teachers act as facilitators

2.      Working group

3.      Learning by doing

4.      Problem open (open ended)

5.      Goals are not set

6.      Characteristics of the group:

Divided randomly

Consists of 5-8 people

Heterogeneous

Phase PBL:

Phase 1: what is known?

Phase 2: What is not known?

Phase 3: What to do?

 Model of Problem Based Learning is a learning model approach to the problem of authentic student learning so that students can construct their own knowledge, cultivate higher skills and inquiry, make students confident and improve self confidence (according to the Arends Abbas, 2000:13).

This model is characterized by the use of real-life problems as something that students need to learn to train and improve the skills of critical thinking and problem solving as well as gain knowledge of important concepts, where the task of the teacher should focus on helping students achieve self-directing skills. Use problem-based learning in higher level thinking, problem-oriented situations, including how to learn.
Problem based learning or problem-based learning includes the submission of questions or problems, focusing on inter-disciplinary linkages, authentic inquiry, collaboration and produce work and demonstration. Problem-based learning is not designed to help teachers provide as much information on the student. Problem-based learning, among others, aims to help students develop thinking skills and problem-solving skills (Ibrahim 2002: 5).

In problem-based learning, learning attention not only to the acquisition of declarative knowledge, but also the acquisition of procedural knowledge. Therefore, the assessment is not just enough to test. Assessment and evaluation in accordance with problem-based learning model is to assess the work produced by the students as a result of their work and discuss the work together.