The praxis of project-based learning at PIKA Vocational Secondary School Semarang

• Main Authors: Wahyu Noviansyah (Author), Putu Sudira (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta, 2020-04-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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• Notes: 2088-2866; 2476-9401; 10.21831/jpv.v10i1.29032
• Keywords: project-based learning; pika vocational secondary school; learning praxis; Education; L
• Source: Jurnal Pendidikan Vokasi, Vol 10, Iss 1, Pp 103-113 (2020)

This study aims to find out the praxis of project-based learning at PIKA Vocational Secondary School Semarang and to identify the advantages and disadvantages. The design of this research is a qualitative case study. The data collection techniques were in-depth interviews, participant observation, and document analysis. The informants of this study were: principal, vice-principal, teachers, employees, and students. This study shows that: (1) there are two patterns of project-based learning at PIKA VSS Semarang. The first pattern is an internal internship program, and the second is learning a productive practice program. (2) The advantages of project-based learning are: (a) it trains the students' sense of entrepreneurship; (b) it develops learning motivation; (c) it gives a complete, real and contextual learning experience; and (d) it develops the students' hard skills and soft skills. The disadvantages of project-based learning are: (a) it requires the acquisition competencies to perform project assignments; (b) it takes times; (c) it requires high operational costs; (d) it requires adequate facilities.