The praxis of project-based learning at PIKA Vocational Secondary School Semarang

Wahyu Noviansyah; Putu Sudira

doi:10.21831/jpv.v10i1.29032

The praxis of project-based learning at PIKA Vocational Secondary School Semarang

Wahyu Noviansyah, Universitas Sebelas Maret, Indonesia
Putu Sudira, Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta, Indonesia

10.21831/jpv.v10i1.29032

Abstract

This study aims to find out the praxis of project-based learning at PIKA Vocational Secondary School Semarang and to identify the advantages and disadvantages. The design of this research is a qualitative case study. The data collection techniques were in-depth interviews, participant observation, and document analysis. The informants of this study were: principal, vice-principal, teachers, employees, and students. This study shows that: (1) there are two patterns of project-based learning at PIKA VSS Semarang. The first pattern is an internal internship program, and the second is learning a productive practice program. (2) The advantages of project-based learning are: (a) it trains the students’ sense of entrepreneurship; (b) it develops learning motivation; (c) it gives a complete, real and contextual learning experience; and (d) it develops the students’ hard skills and soft skills. The disadvantages of project-based learning are: (a) it requires the acquisition competencies to perform project assignments; (b) it takes times; (c) it requires high operational costs; (d) it requires adequate facilities.

Keywords

project-based learning; PIKA vocational secondary school; learning praxis

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.21831/jpv.v10i1.29032