Research Based Experiential Learning at Higher Education

Abstract

Student learning can be through learning strategy while doing. Lecturers with students involved in research activities in the field of land classification and in the laboratory (experiential learning). This learning strategy is meant for mastering concepts and practicing scientific thinking. The object of research is soil in the village of Sumberbrantas, the area on the slopes of Mount Arjuno as a vast expanse of farmland. Sumberbrantas villagers are almost all farmers and are centers of vegetable producers. Based on the soil taxonomy in Sumberbrantas Village including the order Andisol. Specifically, we need to know the level of great group and sub group to be able to give information according to the land use. Experiential learning is designed to engage students in full-time research in the field and laboratory tests. The results that students have the capabilities of knowledge and scientific work skills. Keywords— experiential learning, research, scientific work skills