Indonesian Journal of Educational Innovation
Vol. 1 No. 2 (2025): August

The Influence of The Project-Based Learning Model on Students' Creativity and Understanding of Science Concepts

Zaena Sultona Osi (Universitas Mataram)
Alauddin Shahih (Melbourne Polytechnic)
Egi Gerhanandi (Jakarta Institute of Arts)
Kholid Khairul Umam (State Islamic University of Mataram)



Article Info

Publish Date
31 Aug 2025

Abstract

The importance of Project-Based Learning (PjBL) in learning lies in its ability to increase student engagement, develop various important skills, and make learning more meaningful. This study aims to investigate the effect of the Project-Based Learning (PjBL) model on the creativity and understanding of physics concepts among grade XI students. Involving 35 students studying Temperature and Heat material, this study used a one-group pretest-posttest design. Data were collected through a concept understanding test and a creativity questionnaire covering indicators of fluency, originality, flexibility, and elaboration. The results showed that the average value of concept understanding increased from 65 in the pretest to 82 in the posttest. Additionally, the creativity questionnaire revealed a significant increase in all aspects, with the average total creativity score rising from 70.5 to 85.5. These findings indicate that the implementation of the PjBL model not only improves students' concept understanding but also encourages their creativity. Therefore, the PjBL model is recommended as an effective method for enhancing student engagement and improving learning outcomes in physics education.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

jpkjl

Publisher

Subject

Education Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media Mathematics Other

Description

The Indonesian Journal of Educational Innovation (IJEI) specializes in publishing high-quality research articles that focus on critical issues in the field of education, with primary areas of coverage including: Educational Management: Covers the planning, organizing, implementation, and evaluation ...