Gateway for Understanding Research in Education
Vol. 1 No. 2 (2025): November, 2025

Project-Based Curriculum Development to Enhance Students' Skills

Wedia Hastuti (STIE Bhakti Pembangunan)
Astuti Salim (Universitas Khairun)
Irianto M.Ali (Universotas Nani Bili Nusantara)
Mirna Riazil Jannah (MTsN 8 Aceh Besar)
Arifannisa (STKIP Kusuma Negara)



Article Info

Publish Date
31 Dec 2025

Abstract

This study develops, implements, and evaluates a Project-Based Curriculum (PjBC) model to enhance core 21st-century skills: critical thinking, collaboration, communication, and time management. Using a Research and Development (R&D) mixed-methods approach following the ADDIE Model, the curriculum was tested with approximately 35 tenth-grade students at an urban high school. Quantitative skill assessments showed overall effectiveness, with Critical Thinking scoring 82.5%, Collaboration 80.7%, and Communication 78.3%. Time Management presented the primary challenge at 68.4%. The study's innovation integrates continuous teacher coaching and a structured Micro-Milestone strategy within the PjBC framework to address common implementation barriers. Findings emphasize robust teacher support and explicit project guidance for comprehensive 21st-century skill development, offering policymakers a validated model aligned with global competency standards.​

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guru

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The Journal of Gateway for Understanding Research in Education (GURU) is a peer-reviewed open access journal published by CV. Get Press Indonesia. GURU is intended for academics, researchers, educators, and educational practitioners involved in the study, development, and practice of education at ...