Implementation of project-based learning model to improve employability skills and student achievement

Abstract

This study aims to obtain the formulation of the appropriate project-based learning stages to be implemented in complex machining learning. In addition, the achievement of employability skills and student learning achievement were also investigated in this study. The approach used is the Kemmis and Taggart class action research. Data collection techniques using observation, documentation, and interviews. The collected data was then analyzed by quantitative descriptive analysis. The results showed that the formulation of the appropriate project-based learning stages to be implemented in complex machining learning was group division, determination of themes (jobs/tools), job/tool design, job/tool making process, assembly process, testing & finalization. In addition, the achievement of student employability skills is 95.7% while the average student achievement is 87.14.