Problem Based Learning Strategy
Sanjaya (2006: 19) points out the
strategy is a plan of operation achieving something. She continues that in
education field, strategy is translated as a plan, method or series of
activates designed to achieve a particular educational goal. She also states
that the meaning of problem is a gap between the happen reality and what s
expected.
Merrill (2002: 15) points out that
strategy is typically organized with a small group of learners, accompanied by
instructor, faculty person, or facilitator. During this process, a series of
problem are provided by learners with guidance early in the problem based
learning strategy process (with introductory problem), and then later guidance is
faded as learners gain expertise. Guidance is faded as a group members feel
more confident with the subject matter and become competent with the learned
procedures.
Barrow (1993: 56) says that: Problem
Based Learning was first established as part of the education of physicians in
medical school and has been and educational institution at Southern Illinois
University for over 30 years. This strategy has grown into an instructional approach
which is findings success in elementary through high school throughout the
state of Illinois and beyond. While its preliminary success has been documented
through Illinois Match and science Academy, Problem Based Learning (PBL) is now
a prominent strategy in many elementary schools through high schools.
Bound and Feletti (1991: 86) say that
the problem based learning is an approach to structuring the curriculum which
involves confronting students with problems from practice which provides a
stimulus for learning. While Duch (1995:67) defines problem based learning is
an instructional method that challenges students to “learn to learn” working
cooperatively in group to seek solution too real world problems. These problems
are used to engage student’s curiosity and initiate learning the subject
matter. Problem based learning strategy prepares student to think critically
and fanatically, and to find and use appropriate learning resources.
