Penerapan Model Problem Based Learning untuk Meningkatkan Keterampilan Proses Sains Siswa SMP

Application of the Problem Based Learning Model to Improve Science Process Skills of Junior High School Students

Penelitian bertujuan menyelidiki efektivitas pendekatan Problem-Based Learning dalam meningkatkan keterampilan proses sains siswa SMP. Metode pembelajaran mendorong siswa untuk mengembangkan pemahaman mendalam tentang konsep sains melalui pemecahan masalah nyata yang autentik. Penelitian dilakukan di sebuah SMP menggunakan satu kelas yang diberikan perlakuan. Model Problem Based Learning diterapkan dengan menyajikan masalah yang relevan dengan konten sains yang dipelajari. Data dikumpulkan melalui tes keterampilan proses sains sebelum dan setelah perlakuan pendekatan Problem Based Learning. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan peningkatan signifikan dalam keterampilan proses sains siswa yang mengikuti pendekatan ini. Menghasilkan kemampuan yang lebih baik dalam memprediksi dan menganalisis data. Problem Based Learning efektif meningkatkan keterampilan proses sains siswa. Implikasi penelitian ini adalah perlunya menerapkan strategi pembelajaran yang aktif dan berpusat pada siswa, di mana siswa terlibat dalam pemecahan masalah kontekstual untuk mengembangkan keterampilan proses sains.

Kata Kunci: Problem Based Learning, keterampilan proses sains, peningkatan.

This study aims to investigate the effectiveness of the Problem-Based Learning approach in improving junior high school students' science process skills. The learning method encourages students to develop deep understanding of science concepts through authentic, real problem solving. The research was conducted in a junior high school using one class which was given a treatment. The Problem Based Learning model is applied by presenting problems that are relevant to the science content being studied. Data was collected through tests of science process skills before and after the Problem Based Learning approach treatment. The results showed a significant increase in the science process skills of students who followed this approach. Result in better ability to predict and analyze data. Problem Based Learning effectively improves students' science process skills. The implication of this research is the need to apply active and student-centered learning strategies, where students are involved in contextual problem solving to develop science process skills.

Keywords: Problem Based Learning, science process skills, improvement.