Project-Based Learning Using Virtual Group in Implementation of Geography Learning Strategy at Curriculum 2013

Abstract

Project based learning is one method that guides pedagogical technology to interactive learning that includes to the preparation and presentation of projects. The contribution of project based learning has been widely acknowledged for the development of competence of learners. In Indonesia, the appropriate learning model in Curriculum 2013 is based on constructivist learning theory. In learning geography tends to be still centered on the teacher (teacher centered) so that learning does not run optimally. Project based learning using a virtual group is expected to provide solutions in generating meaningful and synchronous learning activities toward the curriculum 2013. This study aims to test the model of project based learning by using a virtual group on the results of learning geography of high school students. The subjects of this study were students of Class X Senior High School 1 Lumajang even semester of academic year 2016/2017 consisting 2 classes. The X-IIS 1 class is set as the experiment class and the X-IIS 2 class as the control class. This is because students in both classes have the same or equivalent abilities based on middle test scores. This research is a quasi experiment research with Non Equivalent Control Group Design design. Instrument assessment of learning outcomes using essay tests. Assessment results form data that are then analyzed using test-test with the help of SPSS 16.0 for Windows program. The results of this study indicate that there is a significant effect of project-based learning model using the virtual group to the students' geography learning outcomes. Based on pretest and posttest differences shows that the mean value of experimental class gainscore (45,63) is higher than control class (30,02). The result of data analysis using independent sample t test showed that project based learning model obtained probability value (p-level) smaller than 0.05 with sig 0,00. The conclusion in this study that the learning model of project-based learning using the virtual group on the results of learning geography of high school students.