Al Ishlah Jurnal Pendidikan
Vol 18, No 1 (2026): MARCH 2026

Integrating Flipped Classroom and Problem-Based Learning to Enhance Self-Efficacy and Problem-Solving in Higher Education

Miftahus Surur (STKIP PGRI SITUBONDO)
Yesi Puspitasari (STKIP PGRI SITUBONDO)
Siti Karunia Dewi (STKIP PGRI SITUBONDO)



Article Info

Publish Date
03 Apr 2026

Abstract

The increasing demand for 21st-century competencies in higher education highlights the need for instructional approaches that enhance students’ self-efficacy, learning autonomy, and problem-solving skills. While Flipped Classroom (FC) and Problem-Based Learning (PBL) have been widely studied independently, their integrated effects remain underexplored, particularly in the Indonesian context.This study employed a quasi-experimental design with a nonequivalent control group involving 70 undergraduate students. The experimental group (n = 35) received an integrated FC-PBL intervention over one semester, while the control group (n = 35) experienced conventional instruction. Data were collected using validated instruments measuring academic self-efficacy, self-directed learning, and problem-solving ability. Statistical analyses included independent samples t-tests and MANOVA.The findings revealed that the experimental group significantly outperformed the control group in academic self-efficacy (t(64) = -3.473, p = .001), self-directed learning (t(64) = -5.991, p .001), and problem-solving ability (t(64) = -2.475, p = .016). Multivariate analysis confirmed a significant overall effect of the intervention (Hotelling’s Trace = 0.836, F(3, 62) = 17.274, p .001, partial η² = 0.455), indicating a large effect size.The integration of FC and PBL significantly enhances students’ affective, metacognitive, and cognitive outcomes. This study provides empirical support for FC-PBL as an effective pedagogical approach to foster essential competencies in higher education. Future research should employ randomized and multi-institutional designs to improve generalizability.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

alishlah

Publisher

Subject

Education Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media Mathematics Other

Description

This journal focuses on advancing scholarly research and critical discourse in the field of education. It publishes original research articles that address contemporary issues and emerging trends in curriculum development, instructional practices, learning processes, educational policy, and teacher ...