A Proposed Integration Model of Project Based Learning and Simulation to Improve the Learning Quality

Abstract

Although many studies have been conducted to improve the quality of the learning process at the higher education level, the need for an effective learning model that can develop students' skills remains a challenge that needs to be fully resolved. Considering and redeveloping the suitable learning model to use is very important. This study proposed a project-based learning and simulation model to develop students’ skills and the quality of learning in higher education. The implementation stages of the model are also offered, applied, and analyzed, and the effectiveness of the model is also seen. The 4-D model design, including define, design, develop, and disseminate, was used in this study. The results show that the project-based learning and simulation model developed in the aspects of the rationale for the learning model, supporting theory of learning model, description of learning model syntax, implementation of the learning model, syntax interconnection in learning model, and support platform for learning model were in the highly valid category. Meanwhile, there is also a statistically significant difference in students’ pre-test and post-test scores, which means that students’ skills improved after implementing project-based learning and simulation model in learning. It is concluded that project-based learning and simulation models support improving learning quality in higher education.