PENGGUNAAN METODE PROBLEM BASED LEARNING UNTUK MENINGKATKAN KEMAMPUAN BELAJAR MANDIRI MAHASISWA JURUSAN PENDIDIKAN AKUNTANSI PADA MATA KULIAH AKUNTANSI PERPAJAKAN

Abstract

The aim of the research is to improve Accounting Education Department’s student self learning for
Tax Accounting lesson by using problem based learning method. The subject of this classroom
action research involved students of III a class Accounting Education Department in 2011/2012
academic year, who studies Tax accounting (36 students). Flow method design research from Kemmis
and Taggart by cycle model. Data collection used by observation technique, analysis procedure by
using interactive analysis model from Milles & Huberman. Based on the research result in reflectionevaluation,
can be concluded that: 1) by using the constructive procedure of problem based learning
method the self learning of Accounting Education Department’s student for Tax Accounting lesson
increased; 2) the function of teacher as facilitator, motivator, and learning source not as dictator of
learning; 3) class situation become more active-creative; 4) student can be active in learning, able to
do scheduled learning, have a high self confident, be critical in learning and have self enforcement.
This method will be more effective to improve students self learning if they are explained about problem
based learning, case study task can be solved in class, and reflection-evaluation in the end of session
must be provided by the teacher.