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Project-based Learning in The Relationship of Motivation and Critical Thinking to The Competence of Electrical Engineering Students


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1 Department of Electrical Engineering, Universitas Negeri Surabaya, Indonesia
2 Department of Informatics Engineering, Universitas Negeri Surabaya, Indonesia
3 Vocational Education, Graduate School, Universitas Negeri Surabaya, Indonesia
     

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Project-based learning (PjBL) is a meaningful learning model in empowering and developing the skills of college students. PjBL will affect the motivation and critical thinking patterns of college students towards the achievement of 21st-century competencies. The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between motivation and critical thinking on the competence of electrical through project-based learning. The research method uses a qualitative approach with an explanatory type. The research respondents were 302 final-year Electrical Engineering students from 5 universities with the competence of Electrical Installation Automation. The research instrument used a student response questionnaire type of measures of typical performance (MTP). The results of the statistical analysis test using SEM-PLS obtained a positive R-Square (indicator reliability) value of 0.961 or 96% having predictive relevance, meaning that motivation and critical thinking have a positive and significant impact on the competence of Electrical Engineering students.

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Project-Based Learning, Motivation, Critical Thinking, Competency, Electrical Installation Automation
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Authors

Subuh Isnur Haryudo
Department of Electrical Engineering, Universitas Negeri Surabaya, Indonesia
Ekohariadi
Department of Informatics Engineering, Universitas Negeri Surabaya, Indonesia
Munoto
Vocational Education, Graduate School, Universitas Negeri Surabaya, Indonesia
Lilik Anifah
Department of Electrical Engineering, Universitas Negeri Surabaya, Indonesia
Fendi Achmad
Department of Electrical Engineering, Universitas Negeri Surabaya, Indonesia

Abstract


Project-based learning (PjBL) is a meaningful learning model in empowering and developing the skills of college students. PjBL will affect the motivation and critical thinking patterns of college students towards the achievement of 21st-century competencies. The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between motivation and critical thinking on the competence of electrical through project-based learning. The research method uses a qualitative approach with an explanatory type. The research respondents were 302 final-year Electrical Engineering students from 5 universities with the competence of Electrical Installation Automation. The research instrument used a student response questionnaire type of measures of typical performance (MTP). The results of the statistical analysis test using SEM-PLS obtained a positive R-Square (indicator reliability) value of 0.961 or 96% having predictive relevance, meaning that motivation and critical thinking have a positive and significant impact on the competence of Electrical Engineering students.

Keywords


Project-Based Learning, Motivation, Critical Thinking, Competency, Electrical Installation Automation

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