Study of Communication Skills Analysis of SMK Students in Science Subjects with the Application of Problem-Based Learning Models

Abstract

Communication is a skill needed by students to prepare for social life. This study aims to analyze the communication skills of Vocational High School students by implementing the Problem Based Learning model. This type of research is a classroom action research (CAR) consisting of two cycles. The research was conducted at one of the vocational schools in the Cerenti District, Kuantan Singingi Regency. The subjects of this study were 24 students, consisting of 20 female and 4 male students. Data collection technique using observation assisted by two observers. The results showed that there was an overall improvement in aspects of communication skills from cycle one to cycle two. Based on these results, applying the Problem Based Learning model can improve the communication skills of Vocational High School students.