PPSDP International Journal of Education
Vol. 4 No. 2 (2025): PPSDP International Journal of Education (Special Issue)

Enhancing Cognitive Learning Outcomes and Retention through Reflective Learning Journals: Evidence from Senior High School Students

Nurhidayah, Nurhidayah (Unknown)
Indrawati, Nenny (Unknown)
Sumanik, Novike Bela (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
08 Dec 2025

Abstract

Reflective learning journals are an active learning strategy designed to enhance metacognition and knowledge consolidation. This quasi-experimental study investigated the effect of reflective learning journals on cognitive learning outcomes and knowledge retention among 64 Grade XI science students in Indonesia. A pretest-posttest-retest control group design was employed. The experimental group (n=32) used structured learning journals with teacher feedback, while the control group (n=32) received conventional instruction. Cognitive learning outcomes and retention were measured using validated multiple-choice tests. Results indicated that the experimental group significantly outperformed the control group on both the posttest (M=75.63 vs. M=59.84) and the retention test (M=76.25 vs. M=60.94). MANOVA confirmed a significant multivariate effect of the intervention (p < .001). The findings suggest that integrating reflective learning journals with feedback is an effective pedagogical strategy for enhancing both immediate learning and long-term retention in high school biology.”

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Journal Info

Abbrev

pijed

Publisher

Subject

Education Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media Mathematics Social Sciences Other

Description

The PPSDP International Journal of Education is published by Perkumpulan Program Studi Doktor Pendidikan with E-ISSN: 2829-5196 and P-ISSN: 2830-3229. This journal is an interdisciplinary publication of original research and writing on education that publishes papers to international audiences of ...