The Implementation of Project-Based Learning in Pilot Project Elementary Schools in Banyumas District

Abstract

This descriptive research examines the tendency of teachers in implementing project-based learning on thematic materials in pilot project schools of the 2013 curriculum. This research aims to describe: 1)  the types of product produced in the implementation of project-based learning,  2)  the realization of student's involvement in the implementation of project-based learning, 3)  the student's skills in the implementation of project-based learning;  4) the assessment instruments used by teachers in the implementation of project-based learning. The result of this research shows that 1) the produced products are real objects, written reports, oral presentations, and dance. 2) the student's involvement includes seeking information, exploring information and data, creating products, sharing, and only two teachers involved the students on solving problems. 3) several skills given to the students are the use of material, collaboration and cooperation, oral and written communication, technology mastery, and there were two teachers who provided critical thinking skill. The assessment instruments used were: product-oriented performance-based assessment, practice-oriented performance-based assessment, and there were two teachers who used exhibition. No teachers applied Journal assessment. Based on the result of the research, it can be concluded that the tendency of teachers on the implementation of project-based learning in elementary school level has not provided the critical thinking skill and complex problems.