The Application of the Project Based Learning Model to Improve the Capability of Students in Determining the Location of a Region through Map Making

Abstract

The problems behind this classroom action research include: (1) Students' understanding of the material being taught; particularly on Understanding Determining Geographical Locations through Maps, is still low; (2) The ability of students to explain the concept of space (location, distribution, potential, climate, shape of the earth, geology, flora, and fauna) and interactions between spaces in Indonesia in economic, social, cultural, and educational aspects. in social studies learning is not optimal.; And (3) active participation of students in learning is still weak. According to the problem, the effort to fix it is through: (1) Learning improvement activities with Collaborative Classroom Action Research (PTKK) 2 (two) cycles of social studies subjects; (2) Implementing innovative, creative, effective, and interesting learning by using the Project Based Learning (PjBL) learning model; And (3) Carry out learning activities on Understanding Determining Geographical Locations through Maps by applying the expository method; question and answer; work in group; observation; discussion The results of CAR activities in Social Studies subjects can be stated to be carried out with the procedures and activity steps in 2 (two) cycles very well. This was proven, among others: (1) almost all of the students or 97.5% scored above the KKM (75) with an average score (students' Cognitive Mean) of 85.25; (2) Skill level of students according to KD entirely or 99.38% of students skilled in the basic competence of Understanding Determining Geographical Locations through Maps with very good qualifications. And (3) the level of active participation of students in learning reached 93.08% which was declared very high.