Implementation of Problem-Based Learning and Inquiry (PBL) Learning Methods on Bureaucratic and Political Subject

Abstract

Bureaucratic and political subjects are grouped into expertise and skill subjects (MKK) and are compulsory subjects at Political Sciences Departement. The learning process of this subjects explain several important topics about bureaucratic and political issues, both internally and externally in context of political relations. This subject is attended by 70 students in the second half semester of 2018/201. The learning process has been conducted using the Student Center Learning (SCL) method with the approach of problem-based learning and Inqury (PBL). students was divided into 7 groups before midterm semester and each group presented their own topics according to the Semester Learning Plan (RPS) subject. furthermore the students were further divided into eight groups with each group consisting of 8-9 people / groups. The student group is further divided in pairs with the composition of 8 groups into 4 paired groups. For example, Groups 1 and 2 will be installed to discuss one lecture topic, with one group as the presenter, who will perform the presentation while one group will respond to the previously specified topic and explained by the presenting group. After the two groups have finished presenting the other group can ask questions, opinions or disclaimers and after that the other group will give an assessment of the course of the presentation and choose the best speaker from both groups. Learning assessment is no longer determined by the student's final outcome, but is seen from the whole process in following this course (attendance, activity in class discussion). The assessment system consists of the midterm exam (25%) and final Semester exam (25%) While the assessment of the process consists of individual tasks and presentations (critical thinking ability and logical argument, communication) (25%) and final tasks in the form of case analysis (technical and analytical skills, teamwork, communication) (15%). For this semester, the spread of students ranged from 76-95 (C+ to A-), with details as many as 22 students get A value, 35 students get A-value, 7 students get B+ value, and 5 students get B value and 1 Student get the C + value.