The Effect of Project-Based Learning and Problem-Based Learning in the Order of Contextual Learning in Microbiology Lectures on the High Order Thinking Skills of Biology Students in FMIPA UNIMED

Keywords

High Order Thinking Skills; Microbiology; Project based learning; Problem based learning

Abstract

This study aimed to determine the effect of the application of project-based learning and problem-based learning to the students’ High Order Thinking Skills in the fifth semester of biology education undergraduate students in FMIPA UNIMED. This study used a quasi-experimental method with one dependent variable and a study sample of 3 (three) classes determined by random class. Regular class C got treatment for the application of project-based learning, Extension class A got the treatment of application of problem-based learning, Extension class B (control) got direct learning treatment. The research instrument was a list of description questions to test students’ high-level thinking skills. Data analysis techniques used covariate analysis (ANACOVA) at a significant level of α = 0.05 with SPSS 23 for Windows. The results showed that there was a significant effect among project-based learning (88.89 ± 2,592), problem-based learning (85.74 ± 2,115) and direct instruction learning (84.45 ± 2,154) to high order thinking skills with a value of F = 24,150, P = 0,000. The results of this study stated that the application of project-based learning can improve students' high order thinking skills.

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TY  - CONF
AU  - Hafidatul Husna
AU  - Hasruddin
AU  - Tumiur Gultom
PY  - 2019/12
DA  - 2019/12
TI  - The Effect of Project-Based Learning and Problem-Based Learning in the Order of Contextual Learning in Microbiology Lectures on the High Order Thinking Skills of Biology Students in FMIPA UNIMED
BT  - 4th Annual International Seminar on Transformative Education and Educational Leadership (AISTEEL 2019)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 368
EP  - 371
SN  - 2352-5398
UR  - https://www.atlantis-press.com/article/125928364
ID  - Husna2019/12
ER  -