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Project-Based Learning in Indonesian Junior High School Science Education for SDG 4: Teachers’ Perceptions, Practices, and Implementation Challenges Martini Martini; Erman Erman; I Gusti Made Sanjaya
Journal of Current Studies in SDGs Vol. 2 No. 3 (2026): September
Publisher : Sekolah Tinggi Agama Islam Sabilul Muttaqin Mojokerto

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.63230/jocsis.2.3.265

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Objective: To explore Indonesian junior high school science teachers’ perceptions, practices, and challenges in implementing Project-Based Learning (PjBL) in science education, particularly in relation to the promotion of quality education as reflected in SDG 4. The study also examined the relationship between teaching experience, regional background, teachers’ perceptions, and the frequency of PjBL implementation. Method: A survey was conducted involving science teachers from various regions of Indonesia with different teaching experiences. Data were collected using a questionnaire developed based on core PjBL indicators, including project planning, implementation, assessment, and reflection. The data were analyzed using descriptive analysis, chi-square tests, and binomial tests. Results: The findings showed that most science teachers had positive perceptions of PjBL and recognized its potential to enhance student engagement, collaboration, problem-solving, creativity, and critical thinking skills. However, positive perceptions did not automatically lead to frequent classroom implementation. Several challenges were identified, including limited time, varying student readiness, inadequate facilities, difficulties in project assessment, and limited understanding of inquiry-oriented and reflective PjBL practices. Novelty: The study highlights the gap between teachers’ positive perceptions and actual PjBL implementation in Indonesian junior high school science education. It contributes to SDG 4 by emphasizing the need for sustained professional development to strengthen teachers’ pedagogical competence and support more inclusive, meaningful, and quality science learning.
Project-Based Learning in Indonesian Junior High School Science Education for SDG 4: Teachers’ Perceptions, Practices, and Implementation Challenges Martini Martini; Erman Erman; I Gusti Made Sanjaya
Journal of Current Studies in SDGs Vol. 2 No. 3 (2026): September
Publisher : Sekolah Tinggi Agama Islam Sabilul Muttaqin Mojokerto

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.63230/jocsis.2.3.265

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Objective: To explore Indonesian junior high school science teachers’ perceptions, practices, and challenges in implementing Project-Based Learning (PjBL) in science education, particularly in relation to the promotion of quality education as reflected in SDG 4. The study also examined the relationship between teaching experience, regional background, teachers’ perceptions, and the frequency of PjBL implementation. Method: A survey was conducted involving science teachers from various regions of Indonesia with different teaching experiences. Data were collected using a questionnaire developed based on core PjBL indicators, including project planning, implementation, assessment, and reflection. The data were analyzed using descriptive analysis, chi-square tests, and binomial tests. Results: The findings showed that most science teachers had positive perceptions of PjBL and recognized its potential to enhance student engagement, collaboration, problem-solving, creativity, and critical thinking skills. However, positive perceptions did not automatically lead to frequent classroom implementation. Several challenges were identified, including limited time, varying student readiness, inadequate facilities, difficulties in project assessment, and limited understanding of inquiry-oriented and reflective PjBL practices. Novelty: The study highlights the gap between teachers’ positive perceptions and actual PjBL implementation in Indonesian junior high school science education. It contributes to SDG 4 by emphasizing the need for sustained professional development to strengthen teachers’ pedagogical competence and support more inclusive, meaningful, and quality science learning.
Co-Authors Abdul Kodir Achmad Lutfi AFAF BAKTIR Agustin, Zulfani Nurdiana Ananta Adita Eka Putra Aprido Bernando Simamora Asfiyah, Sofi Nur Astutik, Julia B. Jatmiko Bagus Rahmat Basuki Beni Setiawan Bertha Yonata Budi Jatmiko Damayanti, Ni Noman Triyani Dian Novita Dina Kartika Maharani ENDANG SUSANTINI Endang Susantini Erman Erman Firlia Nur Fadila Firman Adji Nur Hidayat Gatot Suparno1 Hakimah, Nurul Lathifatul Hanifa Rachmah Kamila Hariyono, Eko Ika Ambarwati Indarwati, Rosi Ishma, Ervina Fadhilatul ISMONO ISMONO Isnawati1 Julian Sagus Bramasta Kardi, Soeparman Karimah, Iffah Koestiari, Toeti Koestiari Kurdaningsih, Kurdaningsih Kurniasari, Indah Kurniawati, Laili Kusumawati Dwiningsih L. R. Jannah Lukas S. Budipramana1 Madlazim Madlazim Madlazim Madlazim Mardiyanti, Nur Eka Agusti Maria Monica Sianita Martini Martini Monica, Maria Muchlis Muchlis Mufid, Mohammad Fakhrul Muhammad Nasir Murniati, Diani Rachmanita Nafisa Cahyani Ngandoh, Satwika Trianti Nita Kusumawati Nita Kusumawati Nita Kusumawati Nur Hayati Nur Hayati Pirim Setiarso Rosyidah*, Kholifatur Rosyiidah, Nur Anisa S. Oktaviyanti S. R. Yunus Samik Samik Samik Samik Samik Samik Sari Edi Cahyaningrum Satwika Trianti Ngandoh Selvi Marcellia Soeparman Kardi Solly Aryza Sophia Allamin Sri Poedjiastoeti Sri Poedjiastoeti Sutrisno Sutrisno Sutrisno, Sutrisno Suyatno Sutoyo SUYONO Syahdiani Syahdiani Syahdiani, Syahdiani Syahrani, Achmad Titik Taufikurohmah Toeti Koestiari Koestiari Trisanti, Diah Candra Tukiran Tukiran Tukiran Tukiran Tukiran Tukiran Viyana Choyrunisa , Ratrie Viyana Choyrunisa, Ratrie Wahono Widodo Wanita, Defitiana WIELIYANI, ARI YUNI SRI RAHAYU ZAINUL ARIFIN IMAM SUPARDI Zeinur Rochma Fandis Romadhon