Instructional technique questions in the searching phase of project based learning to increase concept map scores

Abstract

The research aims to increase the student's Concept Map (CM) score through the application of instructional technique questions in the stages of searching for the theoretical background of the driving question in Project Based Learning. Research is a Class Action Research with 3 Cycles, procedure of the research are: Planning the lesson plan, implementation of actions, observation, reflection, and construct of expert CM. The research subjects consisted of 32 high school students. Percentage of students's CM score calculated based Novak & Gowin. Validation test uses triangulation method: Verification of CM scores suitability and documentation based on CM experts and interviews. Data analyzed as qualitative descriptive by reducing, presenting data and drawing conclusions based on complete CM data. The results shown that the instructional technique of teacher's questions increased the CM scores of students, but variation presented in component CM.