A WORK-BASED LEARNING MODEL OF RESEARCH METHODOLOGY TO IMPROVE STUDENTS^ EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH SKILLS Harun Sitompul (a*), R. Mursid (b), Abdul Hasan Saragih (c)
a,b,c) Universitas Negeri Medan, North Sumatera, Indonesia
Abstract
This research aims to develop a Work-Based Learning (WBL) model in the Research Methodology course to improve the educational research skills of students in the Building Engineering Education Study Program. The approach used is Research and Development (R&D) with the ADDIE (Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, Evaluation) development model. This model is designed to integrate workplace experience into the learning process, through research projects based on real-world problems. The research instruments included an expert validation questionnaire, a research activity observation sheet, and a research skills assessment rubric. The validation results indicate that the model is highly feasible for implementation. The practicality test demonstrated a positive response from students to their active involvement in the workplace-based research process. Effectiveness testing demonstrated significant improvements in problem formulation, instrument development, data processing, and research report writing. These results demonstrate that the WBL model is capable of equipping students with applicable and contextual research skills. This model is recommended as an innovative approach to teaching research methodology in engineering education.
Keywords: work-based learning - research methodology - research skills - building engineering education
