Faktor-faktor yang Mempengaruhi Partisipasi Mahasiswa dalam Proses Tutorial pada Metode Belajar Problem-Based Learning (PBL) di Fakultas Kedokteran Universitas Riau

Abstract

Problem-based Learning (PBL) is an effective approach to promote student-centered learning. PBL tutorials were the
key step in PBL process. Students’ participation in PBL tutorials can be influenced by many factors. The aim of this
study was to identify the factors that influence students’ participation in PBL tutorials among students in Faculty of
Medicine University of Riau. The research was a cross sectional study using self report questionnaires obtained from
PBL students, conducted in April - October 2009. The students’ participation was assessed using Visschers-Pleijers
questionnaires. The result revealed the characteristics of parcipants which are female (79.5%), 19 years old (40.2%),
had GPA 2.50 – 3.00 (56.7%), had past experience in organization (89.0%). Among 44.1% of the participants showed
active participation in tutorial processs. Male students more likely active than female students (P = 0.045). Another
factors including age, GPA, past experience in organization, role of tutors, and quality of scenario were not influenced
the participation of subject. Students’ participation in PBL tutorials among students in Faculty of Medicine University
of Riau was influenced by sex.