IMPLEMENTATION OF PROBLEM BASED LEARNING METHOD IN PKN (CIVIC EDUCATION) COURSE

This study aims to improve students' ability to express their opinions on PKn (Civic Education) graphic design majors by applying the Problem Based Learning (PBL) model through discussion techniques to form a positive student social attitude as a provision to socialize in the community. This study uses a type of classroom action research (CAR) focused on classroom situations commonly known as classroom action research. PTK is an action research aimed at improving the quality of learning in the classroom. The focus of PTK on students and the teaching and learning processes that occur in the classroom. The main purpose of PTK is to solve problems that occur in the classroom and improve the real activities of lecturers in the development of their profession. Based on the results of research and discussion it can be concluded that the Application of Problem Based Learning models can improve the ability. that is, with indicators formulating problems, being able to ask and answer questions, having critical and logical thinking in analyzing problems, then being able to find relevant information and be able to deduce the results of the presentation.