The Effect of Problem-Based Learning Strategy on Student Learning Outcomes of SMK with Different Achievement Motivations

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of the implementation of problem-based learning strategies on the learning outcomes of Vocational High School (SMK) students who have different achievement motivation, so that the advantages of applying this strategy can be known in the learning process. This study was a Pre-Experimental Designs study with the design of the One-Group Pretest-Posttest Design (Sugiyono, 2015), which was conducted in class X TKR 1 (37 students) at State SMK 2 Kupang, academic year 2017/2018. Test requirements analysis was carried out by testing for normality and homogeneity. Data analysis techniques using t test analysis. To carry out the analysis in this study, it was processed with the help of a computer program SPSS for Windows version 16.0. The results of the study show that: (1) the application of problem-based learning strategies has a significant effect on groups of students with high achievement motivation; (2) the application of problem-based learning strategies has a significant influence on groups of students with low achievement motivation; (3) the application of problem-based learning strategies to groups of students with high achievement motivation and low achievement motivation had no significant differences; therefore, the application of problem-based learning strategies is able to improve superior learning outcomes in students with different achievement motivation; (4) the application of problem-based learning strategies can improve students' abilities in problem solving, teamwork and high self-esteem, as well as high learning spirit. This can be observed during the learning process.

Keywords : problem-based learning strategy, learning outcomes, different achievement motivation.