Implementation of Learning Models of Problem Based Learning to Improve The Creative Thinking Ability of Vocational Student

Abstract

There are various learning models that can be applied during the learning process. Generally, teachers apply a teacher-centered learning model. Learning conditions by using a teacher-centered learning model can make the condition becomes bored, so it can reduce the students’ concentration in paying attention to the subject matter. In addition, students will be difficult to develop himself as well as passive because students are lazy to think and low in the creative thinking ability. In order to improving students' creative thinking ability, it can be done with the use of appropriate learning model, one of them can be used with Problem Based Learning (PBL) model. This research describes the implementation of Problem Based Learning model of learning to improve vocational students creative thinking skills. The purposes to be achieved in this research are to know the implementation of the application of PBL learning model. The method in this research is to use quasi-experiment with quantitative approach. This research was conducted at vocational high school 5 Bandung in classroom X DPIB on Building Construction Fundamentals subjects. The instrument used in this research is essay-test and observation. Based on the results of the research through N-gain test results, hypothesis testing and observation results during the learning process took place, on the implementation of PBL learning model can be improving students' creative thinking skills vocational high school. Keywords—creative thinking; Problem Based Learning (PBL); vocational student