The using of handbook PBL oriented in introductory and laboratory techniques course

Development of handbook Problem Based Learning (PBL) oriented in the introduction and laboratory techniques course have been done and obtain very valid results. Therefore, this research is continued in practical test phase. The purpose of this research is to develop the handbook in associated to problem-based learning approach in introductory and laboratory techniques course at practical stage. This research is a development research. The research models and procedures use 4-D (four-D models) development model consisting of 4 stages: define, design, develop, and disseminate. The research data of handbook is obtained from the questionnaire of practicability. Practicality data obtained from the questionnaire by 2 lecturers and 69 students. The result of practicality assessment by the lecturer was 90% (very practical), and the result of the students practicality assessment was 76% (practical). It can be concluded that the result of PBL-oriented handbook practice in introductory and laboratory technique, obtaining very practical value from lecturer and practical from student.