Journal of Educational Sciences
Vol. 10 No. 5 (2026): Journal of Educational Sciences

The Effect of the PBL Learning Model using Videos to Improve Student Motivation and Learning Outcomes in Geopolitical Material in Timor-Leste

Xavier, Genito Ferandes (Unknown)
Utaya, Sugeng (Unknown)
Sumarmi, Sumarmi (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
05 May 2026

Abstract

Low student motivation and poor learning outcomes in geopolitics materials are often associated with the dominance of lecture-based methods and the limited use of instructional media. This study aims to determine the effect of the Problem-Based Learning (PBL) model assisted by video on students’ motivation and geography learning outcomes. The research was conducted at Ensino Secundario Geral Catholic St. Madalena de Canossa, Dili, Timor-Leste, using a quasi-experimental method with a non-equivalent control group design. The subjects were Grade X students selected through purposive sampling based on comparable academic abilities. Data were collected through learning outcome tests and motivation questionnaires and analyzed using the t-test. The results showed that the average learning outcome score in the experimental class increased from 62.3 to 85.5, while the control class improved from 57.3 to 72.0. Statistical analysis indicated a significant effect of the video-assisted PBL model on students’ motivation and learning outcomes. In conclusion, the implementation of video-assisted PBL is more effective than conventional teaching methods in enhancing students’ motivation and geography learning outcomes in geopolitics materials.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

JES

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Religion Humanities Education Library & Information Science Other

Description

JES publishes original articles on the latest issues and trends occurring regionally and internationally in the educational sciences with the aim to advance our knowledge both in term of theory and practice. Moreover, this journal also covers the issues concerned with the following special sections: ...