IMPLEMETASI PEMBELAJARAN BERBASIS PROYEK PADA BIDANG KEJURUA

Abstract

Vocational education is oriented to the formation of
professional competency. Such competency has to be supported by
nn1~':l't1"0 abilities, the acquisition
these abilities
ne'ed comprehensive learning experiences. Project-
a making learning experiences
more interesting and meaningful to university students,
or, those
undergoing transitional training when entering a field
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The project-based learning model helps learners (1) to learn
hefty and meaningful use
of knowledge and skill built through
assignments and works, (2) to increase knowledge through curricular
activities and the execution
ofopen-ended planning or investigation,
and (3) to build knowledge through real-world experiences and
inter-personal cognitive negotiations conducted in an atmosphere
of
collaborative work.
Project-based learning enables learners to learn more
actively. The instructor, or, anyone in charge
of the instructional
process, stands encouragingly behind learners, who makes the
initiatives. The instructor facilitates learners' projects and evaluates
each project in terms
of its meaningfulness in and application on
their daily life. Outcomes during the project represent results that
can be measured authentically by the instructor in the learning
process. So, in project-based learning, though not giving training
activeiy and directly, the instructor still has a role, as learning
helper, facilitator, and partner who understands students' think