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Journal : Edumatsains

Plugged versus Unplugged Activities within Problem-based Learning for Computational Thinking Skills: A Meta-Analytic Review Suparman; Dadang Juandi; Turmudi; Bambang Avip Priatna Martadiputra
EduMatSains : Jurnal Pendidikan, Matematika dan Sains Vol 10 No 1 (2025): July
Publisher : Fakultas Keguruan dan Ilmu Pendidikan, Universitas Kristen Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33541/edumatsains.v10i1.6958

Abstract

The integration of technology in 21st-century education brings considerable advantages, particularly through "plugged" activities within problem-based learning (PBL) frameworks to enhance computational thinking (CT) skills. However, the impact of plugged activities in PBL on CT skills development has shown inconsistency. Additionally, how do plugged activities compare with unplugged activities within PBL for optimizing CT skills? This study addresses this question by comparing the effects of plugged and unplugged activities integrated into PBL on students' CT skills. A meta-analysis was conducted on 17 empirical studies published between 2011 and 2023, which produced 31 effect sizes in g units and included data from 1,376 students. Using the Q Cochrane and Z tests, facilitated by the Comprehensive Meta-Analysis (CMA) software, the data were analyzed to determine these effects. The findings showed that, descriptively, plugged activities in PBL (g = 0.818; p < 0.05) had a stronger effect on enhancing CT skills than unplugged activities (g = 0.649; p < 0.05). Statistically, sufficient evidence indicated that plugged activities within PBL are more effective than unplugged activities for improving students’ CT skills. Therefore, educators, including teachers and lecturers, may consider using plugged activities as part of a PBL framework to support the development of CT skills in students.
Co-Authors Agustyani, Anggit Reviana Dewi Ahbi Mahdianing Rum AHMAD LUTFI Ahmad Lutfi Ahmad Mukhibin, Ahmad Al Jupri Alberta Parinters Makur Arwan Zhagi Asih, Endang Cahya Mulyaning Astri Wahyuni Candraningsih, Yosy Dadang Juandi Darhim Darhim Dejarlo, Jenisus O. Dendy Maulana Gusmawan Dewi Rahmatin Diory Pribadi Sinaga Sinaga Dwi Agusantia Eka Rosdianwinata Elah Nurlaelah Esterlina Esterlina Eva Dwi Minarti Faizah, Siti Finola Marta Putri Fitriani Agustia Freddy Prasetyo Gusni Satriawati, Gusni Hidayat, Abas Husty Serviana Husain Ilham Muhammad Imelda Verina Irmasari - Isnawan, Muhamad Galang Jarnawi Afgani Dahlan Kusnandi Kusnandi Kusnandi Kusnandi, Kusnandi Kusumah, Yaya S Marchy, Febrinna Marjud, Fujiama Martina Mery Yohanna Limbong Meicindy Jeny Klorina Muhaimin, Lukman Hakim N. Nurjanah Naila Ratu Dianti Nanang Priatna Nar Herrhyanto Naser, Abdurrahman Do. Muhamad Nurjanah, Nurjanah Onesimus Laia, Harun Pahmi, Samsul Pauzan, Muh Putri, Maria Rosari Sulistyo Rachmi Dwiyati Rahmatudin, Jajang Ratni Purwasih, Ratni Ratu Sarah Fauziah Iskandar Rini Marwati Riyan Hidayat Rodríguez-Nieto, Camilo Andrés Rr Kuntie Sulistyowaty Rusyid, Husnul Khatimah Sartika, Nenden Suciyati Sri Asnawati, Sri Sudirman Sudirman Sudirman Sudirman Suhendra Suhendra Suparman Suparman Suparman Suparman Suparman Suparman Suparman Suparman, Suparman Sutihat Sutihat Tatang Herman, Tatang Tresna Nur’aviandini Tri Nopriana Tri Nopriana, Tri Turmudi Wahyudin Wahyudin Yaya S. Kesumah Yaya S. Kusumah Yaya S. Kusumah Yaya Sukjaya Kusumah Yumiati Zafrullah, Zafrullah