An Influence of Problem-Based Learning Models Assisted by Media Trainer Programmable Logic Control and Achievement Motivation on Skills Competence

Abstract

This study aims to obtain information: (1) differences in the competence of students who are taught using a problem-based learning model assisted by PLC trainer media and assisted by conventional media; (2) differences in the competence of students with high achievement motivation, compared to students with low achievement motivation. The research design is quasi-experimental: the non-equivalent control group design. In this design, the experimental group and the control group were not chosen randomly. As a measuring tool for competency achievement in this study, learning outcomes tools and instruments were made, which functioned as instruments to assess the competence of students during the learning process. The experimental treatment used a problem-based learning model assisted by the Programmable Logic Control media trainer and for the control class assisted by conventional media. The study found: (1) the competence skills for students who were taught using a problem-based learning model assisted by the Programmable Logic Control trainer learning media, were significantly higher than those assisted by conventional media; and (2) skill competence for students with high achievement motivation is significantly higher than those with low achievement motivation.