Effectiveness of Project-Based Learning (PjBL) Model Implementation in Lectures at the Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Negeri Makassar

Abstract

This research aims to: (1) determine the understanding of Faculty of Engineering lecturers regarding Project Based Learning (PjBL); (2) the depth of students' understanding of the teaching material received from the lecturer; (3) knowing the level of student critical thinking and the level of student collaboration; (4) know the procedures for implementing PjBL carried out by lecturers at the Faculty of Engineering. The method used is Quasi-Experimental Design. After the learning, lecturers and students in the three groups were given a performance test to determine the effectiveness of the learning provided. The performance test referred to is PjBL project-based learning. The research results showed that: lecturers' understanding of PjBL was 50% understood; the depth of students' understanding of the teaching material received from lecturers, 60% really understand; students' critical thinking level is in the very high category of 68%; PjBL implementation procedures carried out by lecturers are in the 75% very structured category, the level of student collaboration is in the 90% very high category; The general student response to the implementation of the PjBL model was 92% in the very good category. For this reason, it is recommended that lecturers at the Faculty of Engineering, Makassar State University use PjBL in their lectures.