Effect of Project-Based Learning on Vocational High School Student’s Cognitive and Psychomotor Competencies in CAD

  • Hendry Rahmad Hidayat Universitas Negeri Malang, Malang, East Java,  Indonesia
  • Widiyanti Widiyanti Universitas Negeri Malang, Malang, East Java,  Indonesia
DOI: https://doi.org/10.51169/ideguru.v10i3.2163

Abstract

This study investigates the effect of Project-Based Learning (PjBL) on students’ cognitive understanding and psychomotor performance in the Computer Aided Design (CAD) subject, a core course within the Mechanical Engineering program at SMKN 1 Singosari. The research was motivated by the need to bridge the gap between theoretical instruction and real-world design competencies in vocational education. A quantitative descriptive approach was employed, with a total sampling technique involving all students enrolled in the CAD course during the ongoing semester. Data were collected through cognitive tests, practical performance assessments, and Likert-scale questionnaires to measure perceptions. The results revealed that students achieved high levels of cognitive mastery, with dominant correct responses on key CAD concepts such as part modeling, assembly environments, and technical file formats. Psychomotor evaluations indicated consistent practical performance, with a mean score of 82.36, while perception analysis reflected high levels of student engagement and satisfaction with the PjBL model. These findings suggest that PjBL effectively fosters integrated learning experiences that enhance technical understanding, practical skills, and student motivation. Consequently, the adoption of project-based strategies is recommended for vocational curricula to support competency-based education in technical fields.

Keywords: project-based learning, CAD, cognitive understanding, psychomotor skills

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Author Biographies

Hendry Rahmad Hidayat, Universitas Negeri Malang, Malang, East Java

Hendry Rahmad Hidayat is a student in the Mechanical Engineering Education Study Program, Faculty of Engineering, State University of Malang. His research focuses on project-based learning and the development of technical design competencies using CAD software in vocational education. He is actively involved in research related to innovations in technical education and the enhancement of practical skills among vocational high school students.

Widiyanti Widiyanti, Universitas Negeri Malang, Malang, East Java

Dr. Widiyanti, M.Pd. is a lecturer in the Mechanical Engineering Education Study Program, Faculty of Engineering, State University of Malang, and also serves as the Head of the Master's and Doctoral Programs in Vocational Education at the Graduate School of State University of Malang. Her expertise includes curriculum development, industry-based vocational education, and technical learning evaluation. As a research supervisor in this study, she is actively involved in scientific publications and academic mentoring at the graduate level.

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2026-01-01
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Hidayat, H. R., & Widiyanti, W. (2026). Effect of Project-Based Learning on Vocational High School Student’s Cognitive and Psychomotor Competencies in CAD . Ideguru: Jurnal Karya Ilmiah Guru, 10(3), 2269-2274. https://doi.org/10.51169/ideguru.v10i3.2163
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Vol. 10 No. 3 (2025): September 2025 Edition
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