Applying Problem Based Learning in Secondary Students - By: BEN - KRP 8 MAR 2017

Applying Problem Based Learning in Secondary Students

By: Benny Prakasa Putera

Problem Based Learning (PBL) is a method of learning and teaching which allows students to focus on how and what they will learn. An unfamiliar problem, situation or task is presented to the students (by the lecturer or tutor) and students are required to determine for themselves how they will go about solving the problem. This usually occurs through small group work and allows students to utilize their prior knowledge in the topic area and identify the gaps in their knowledge as they attempt to solve the problem. The syntax of Problem Based Learning are: orient student to the problem; organize student for study; assist independent and group investigation; develop and present artifacts and exhibits; analyze and evaluate the problem-solving process. For secondary students, we could modify the situation. At the topic of Protists, we can get problems from news, then create situation to challenge students, e.g.: the simulation between government and parliament; between the ministry and consultant, etc. Hopefully, it might invite the atmosphere of profession they will face in the future.

Keywords: problem based learning, syntax, simulation

KRP 8 MAR 2017 / TEMA: MANAJEMEN PEMBELAJARAN