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Vol.14, No.2, May 2025. ISSN: 2217-8309 eISSN: 2217-8333
TEM Journal
TECHNOLOGY, EDUCATION, MANAGEMENT, INFORMATICS Association for Information Communication Technology Education and Science |
Fostering and Developing Computational Thinking in Vocational High School through Project-Based Learning (PBL)
Mohammad Wildan Habibi, I Gusti Putu Asto Buditjahjanto, Tri Rijanto
© 2025 Mohammad Wildan Habibi, published by UIKTEN. This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 License. (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0)
Citation Information: TEM Journal. Volume 14, Issue 2, Pages 1610-1620, ISSN 2217-8309, DOI: 10.18421/TEM142-58, May 2025.
Received: 18 August 2024. Revised: 30 January 2025.
Abstract:
The lack of uniformity in the concept of Project-Based Learning (PBL) causes confusion. PBL stimulates learning through real-world projects, central questions, collaboration, and support. This method shifts the focus from traditional instruction to active, student-centered learning. This research focuses on the development of Computational Thinking (CT) skills in Vocational High School (VHS) using PBL. This research involved 116 students who were taking Computer Network and Telecommunications Engineering (CNTE) subjects from the competence of Computer and Network Engineering (CNE) expertise. The students collaborated in groups of 2-3 to create a project in the field of Internet of Things (IoT) using sensors and actuators. The project culminated in a final presentation where each group showcased the project design, implementation, and data analysis results. This study analyzes student responses using descriptive statistics and discusses the findings quantitatively and qualitatively. The results highlight the impact of integrating PBL into VHS, especially in improving students' CT skills. This research emphasizes the need for teamwork, project management, abstraction skills, algorithmic skills, and generalization skills in the context of PBL. Overall, the implementation of PBL not only improves students' technical and academic abilities but also equips them with project management skills essential for future challenges in both further education and professional careers.
Keywords – Project-Based Learning, computational thinking, vocational education, student, 21st century |
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