Preliminary research on the development of PS-BK learning model in basic electronics courses

Abstract

This research is motivated by the importance of increasing the competence of human resources in facing global competition in the current 4.0 revolution era. Therefore, learning models that can prepare students to master critical thinking, problem-solving, communication, collaboration, and creative and innovative thinking skills must be developed. This preliminary study aims to identify the elements necessary for the development of the PS-BK (Integrated Problem Solving and Creative Thinking) learning model in basic electronics courses. The Plomp development design’s preliminary research stage is this one. The needs and context analysis, literature review, and conceptual theory development make up this preliminary research. Data collection techniques are using questionnaires and observation sheets. The data analysis technique used is the percentage technique. The learning outcomes obtained by dividing the value with the highest percentage, on the B- and C+ grades, indicate that the majority of lecturers use conventional models so that learning activities have not maximally involved students in building knowledge and developing their thinking skills, over the preceding three years (2019, 2020, and 2021).. Based on needs and context analysis as well as analysis of student characteristics in basic electronics learning, it is known that PS-BK learning models need to be developed in improving students’ abilities and developing creative thinking ability.