Development of Training Kit for Solar Cell Off-Grid System based on Project-Based Learning to Improve Learning Outcomes

Hot issues related to renewable energy continue to be discussed by various energy experts in many countries. Indonesia is a country that has not optimally utilized its renewable energy potential. One of the causes is the lack of learning about renewable energy in schools and universities. The innovation of meaningful learning models continues to be developed in producing changes in the knowledge, skills, and attitude values of students. The development of the training kit for Solar Cell Off-Grid System (TK-SCOGS) based on Project-based Learning (PjBL) as a learning medium for renewable energy is the goal of this research. The research method used is research and development (R&D) following the 4-D design of the Thiagarajan model. The research design used a quasi-experimental design with the One Group Pre-test and Posttest Design model. A total of 70 students of Electrical Engineering Education were involved as the subject of this research. Data were collected through the methods of questionnaires, tests, and documentation. Descriptive analysis, descriptive and inferential statistics were used to analyze the collected data. The results of this study indicate that the training kit has a good performance and is effective in implementing the integrated learning plan of the PjBL model.