Comparison of Problem-Based Learning and Discovery Learning Model

Abstract

This study aims to compare the problem-based learning and discovery learning models in terms of curiosity, high-level thinking skills, and student competencies. This research is a quantitative study using a quasi-experimental design. The population in this study were 270 students, while for a sample of 90 students were taken by side random technique. The method of data collection is done by interviews, observations, documentation, and questionnaires. Analysis of the data used is descriptive and inferential statistics. The results showed that the problem-based learning model was more effective than the discovery learning model in terms of curiosity, the problem-based learning model was as effective as the discovery learning model in terms of high-level thinking ability, and the problem-based learning model was more effective compared to discovery learning model learning in terms of student competencies. Based on the results of the study, it can be concluded that the problem-based learning model is more effective than the discovery learning model in terms of curiosity and student competencies, but in terms of high-level thinking ability both problem-based learning and discovery learning models provide effective effectiveness same.