Affecting Factors in Learning using Problem-based Learning Model on Language Assessment Course

Abstract

Problem Based Learning is one of the innovative learning methods that prioritizes students' critical thinking skills through group performance so that they can know the ability of students to start empowering, sharpening and testing their ability of thinking as a whole. This research is aimed at describing factors affecting learning using PBL on Language Assessment course. The method used is survey by identifying or describing facts, opinions, attitude, and behavior's research subject is the students of fifth semester with amount sample research are 60 students. Taking sample research by purposive sampling with criterion students who join language assessment class. The results of this research are shown that there are four factors which affect learning using PBL in Language Assessment course. They are: (1) learning planning; (2) metacognitive ability; (3) PBL learning strategies through discussions and team work; and (4) external learning.